used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading It was absurd, it was inexplicable--but so it was.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
anomalynounUS /əˈnɑːməli/
deviation from the normal or common order or form or rule
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
carline
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From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading His sense of injury in the greater matter was quite overcrowded by his feeling of humiliation in the lesser.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading His sense of injury in the greater matter was quite overcrowded by his feeling of humiliation in the lesser.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading His sense of injury in the greater matter was quite overcrowded by his feeling of humiliation in the lesser.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
ill-fortune
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From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
imperviousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrviəs/
not admitting of passage or capable of being affected
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading It was absurd, it was inexplicable--but so it was.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading His sense of injury in the greater matter was quite overcrowded by his feeling of humiliation in the lesser.
irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/
showing lack of care for consequences
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading His sense of injury in the greater matter was quite overcrowded by his feeling of humiliation in the lesser.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His sense of injury in the greater matter was quite overcrowded by his feeling of humiliation in the lesser.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
a particular point in time
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
overcrowdedverbUS /ˈoʊvərkraʊdɪd/
past form of “overcrowd” — cause to crowd together too much
From this reading His sense of injury in the greater matter was quite overcrowded by his feeling of humiliation in the lesser.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
prickverbUS /prɪk/
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His sense of injury in the greater matter was quite overcrowded by his feeling of humiliation in the lesser.
rankledverbUS /ˈræŋkəld/
past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
Royston
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From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
sang-froidnoun
great coolness and composure under strain
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
express in words
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
self-confidencenounUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading His sense of injury in the greater matter was quite overcrowded by his feeling of humiliation in the lesser.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
snubverbUS /snʌb/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
stabsnounUS /stæbz/
plural of “stab” — a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
stimulatedadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪd/
emotionally aroused
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
tartadjectiveUS /tɑːrt/
tasting sour like a lemon
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
theatre-lobby
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From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
Tuke
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From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
virtualadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəl/
being actually such in almost every respect
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is a curious anomaly about the way in which a self-confidence, impervious to the stabs of ill-fortune, may be paralyzed in a moment by the little prick of a snub irresponsible.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But, without doubt, the sting that most rankled for the moment in his vanity was that tart little rebuke administered to him by the aristocratic carline in the theatre-lobby.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now, I would not go so far as to say that the _sang-froid_ shown by Mr. Tuke over his virtual dismissal by Miss Royston represented the real state of his feelings; or that he did not find his appetite for a certain fruit stimulated by his disappointment of it.
