abasementnoun
a low or downcast state
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
anew
From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
arrogancenounUS /ˈerəɡəns/
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Dacre was of large build and inclined to stoutness.
CarelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
Dacre
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From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
emphasizeverbUS /ˈemfəsaɪz/
to stress, single out as important
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
fantasticadjectiveUS /fænˈtæstɪk/
ludicrously odd
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE GARDEN "Now, you old sinner!
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Let's hear your valuable piece of information!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE GARDEN "Now, you old sinner!
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Dacre was of large build and inclined to stoutness.
a message received and understood
From this reading Let's hear your valuable piece of information!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Dacre was of large build and inclined to stoutness.
Let's
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From this reading Let's hear your valuable piece of information!"
the light of the Moon
From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE GARDEN "Now, you old sinner!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Let's hear your valuable piece of information!"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE GARDEN "Now, you old sinner!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Let's hear your valuable piece of information!"
Ralph
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From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
sauntered
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From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
SERPENTnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənt/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE GARDEN "Now, you old sinner!
sinnernounUS /ˈsɪnər/
a person who sins (without repenting)
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE GARDEN "Now, you old sinner!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
stoutnessnounUS /ˈstaʊtnəs/
the property of being strong and resolute
From this reading Dacre was of large build and inclined to stoutness.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
tatterdemalionadjective
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE GARDEN "Now, you old sinner!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dacre was of large build and inclined to stoutness.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Let's hear your valuable piece of information!"
someone who visits
From this reading Carelessly Ralph Dacre sauntered forth again into the moonlight and confronted the tatterdemalion figure of his visitor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The contrast between them was almost fantastic so strongly did the arrogance of the one emphasize the deep abasement of the other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE SERPENT IN THE GARDEN "Now, you old sinner!
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Let's hear your valuable piece of information!"
