used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
any person at all
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
any thing at all
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
BAUER
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From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you want to be popular you don't have to be a brilliant talker.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being a brilliant listener is better.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Being a brilliant listener is better.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading If you want to be popular you don't have to be a brilliant talker.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
don't
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From this reading If you want to be popular you don't have to be a brilliant talker.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
FELIX
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From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If you want to be popular you don't have to be a brilliant talker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a splendid listener and that made him popular with anyone who talked to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you want to be popular you don't have to be a brilliant talker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Being a brilliant listener is better.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
listenernounUS /ˈlɪsənər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading He was a splendid listener and that made him popular with anyone who talked to him.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was a splendid listener and that made him popular with anyone who talked to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading He was a splendid listener and that made him popular with anyone who talked to him.
express in words
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
not often
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading He was a splendid listener and that made him popular with anyone who talked to him.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was a splendid listener and that made him popular with anyone who talked to him.
talkernounUS /ˈtɔːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
precisely as stated
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading If you want to be popular you don't have to be a brilliant talker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a splendid listener and that made him popular with anyone who talked to him.
which person or people
From this reading He was a splendid listener and that made him popular with anyone who talked to him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading During his whole stay in the house, Helen had learned that fact about his habits as a talker.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FELIX BAUER very seldom began a conversation with anyone and on this occasion he did not venture to say anything first.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you want to be popular you don't have to be a brilliant talker.
