used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
admiringverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “admire” — feel admiration for
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
anew
From this reading He did not join in the conversation again, but seemed to be lost in thought.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
battlingverbUS /ˈbætəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “battle” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle
From this reading A whirl of conflicting ideas was battling in my own mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He did not join in the conversation again, but seemed to be lost in thought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
conflictingadjectiveUS /kənˈflɪktɪŋ/
in disagreement
From this reading A whirl of conflicting ideas was battling in my own mind.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He did not join in the conversation again, but seemed to be lost in thought.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
approval
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not join in the conversation again, but seemed to be lost in thought.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
at any time
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
Flannigan
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From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A whirl of conflicting ideas was battling in my own mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not join in the conversation again, but seemed to be lost in thought.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He did not join in the conversation again, but seemed to be lost in thought.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He did not join in the conversation again, but seemed to be lost in thought.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A whirl of conflicting ideas was battling in my own mind.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A whirl of conflicting ideas was battling in my own mind.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A whirl of conflicting ideas was battling in my own mind.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
partaken
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From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not join in the conversation again, but seemed to be lost in thought.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He did not join in the conversation again, but seemed to be lost in thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He did not join in the conversation again, but seemed to be lost in thought.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading A whirl of conflicting ideas was battling in my own mind.
which person or people
From this reading I could not help admiring a man who, on the eve of a desperate enterprise, could courteously argue upon a point which must touch him so nearly.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading He had, as I have already mentioned, partaken of a considerable quantity of wine; but though there was a slight flush upon his pale cheek, his manner was as reserved as ever.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During this little discussion Flannigan had argued his point with a gentlemanly deference and a quiet power for which I had not given him credit.
