used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading There was nothing to prove that she cared for him, notwithstanding this agreeable conclusion by contrast.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
(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 By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
Brock
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From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading There was nothing to prove that she cared for him, notwithstanding this agreeable conclusion by contrast.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading There was nothing to prove that she cared for him, notwithstanding this agreeable conclusion by contrast.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
ConstancenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəns/
a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading There was nothing to prove that she cared for him, notwithstanding this agreeable conclusion by contrast.
convenientlyadverbUS /kənˈviːnjəntli/
in a convenient manner
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
earthward
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From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
apart from; not including
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
Freddie's
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From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
grudginglyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli/
in a grudging manner
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
ill-manneredadjective
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
not any; not one
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing to prove that she cared for him, notwithstanding this agreeable conclusion by contrast.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading There was nothing to prove that she cared for him, notwithstanding this agreeable conclusion by contrast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading There was nothing to prove that she cared for him, notwithstanding this agreeable conclusion by contrast.
rapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
move hurridly
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was nothing to prove that she cared for him, notwithstanding this agreeable conclusion by contrast.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
believed likely
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing to prove that she cared for him, notwithstanding this agreeable conclusion by contrast.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
Ulstervelt
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From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FRIENDS OF THE FAMILY Brock discovered in due time that he was living in a lofty but uncertain place, among the clouds of exaltation.
weightedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪtɪd/
made heavy or weighted down with weariness
From this reading As a matter of fact, he came earthward with a rush, weighted down by the conviction that she did not care a rap for him except as a conveniently moral brother-in-law.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not until the close of the succeeding day that he began to lower himself grudgingly from the height to which Freddie's ill-mannered confession had led him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
but in spite of that
From this reading By that time he satisfactorily had convinced himself that no one but a fool could have suspected Constance of being in love with Ulstervelt; and yet, on the other hand, was he any better off for this cheerful argument?
