used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My love was real, but that did not prevent its patronizing complacency being an insult.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was at the height of this period that I became engaged to Audrey.
Audrey
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From this reading It was at the height of this period that I became engaged to Audrey.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was at the height of this period that I became engaged to Audrey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading My love was real, but that did not prevent its patronizing complacency being an insult.
(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 Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
birthdaysnounUS /ˈbɜːrθdeɪz/
plural of “birthday” — an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading My love was real, but that did not prevent its patronizing complacency being an insult.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading My love was real, but that did not prevent its patronizing complacency being an insult.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
egoismnounUS /ˈiːɡoʊɪzəm/
(ethics) the theory that the pursuit of your own welfare in the basis of morality
From this reading I wallowed in egoism.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It was at the height of this period that I became engaged to Audrey.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading It was at the height of this period that I became engaged to Audrey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
how
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From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I wallowed in egoism.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
impartiallyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/
in an impartial manner
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I wallowed in egoism.
indescribablyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading My love was real, but that did not prevent its patronizing complacency being an insult.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was at the height of this period that I became engaged to Audrey.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading My love was real, but that did not prevent its patronizing complacency being an insult.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading My love was real, but that did not prevent its patronizing complacency being an insult.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading My love was real, but that did not prevent its patronizing complacency being an insult.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was at the height of this period that I became engaged to Audrey.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
patronizingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪtrənaɪzɪŋ/
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading My love was real, but that did not prevent its patronizing complacency being an insult.
an amount of time
From this reading It was at the height of this period that I became engaged to Audrey.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading My love was real, but that did not prevent its patronizing complacency being an insult.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading My love was real, but that did not prevent its patronizing complacency being an insult.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was at the height of this period that I became engaged to Audrey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was at the height of this period that I became engaged to Audrey.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was at the height of this period that I became engaged to Audrey.
twenty-fifthadjective
coming next after the twenty-fourth in position
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
twenty-firstadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɜːrst/
coming next after the twentieth in position
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Now that I can understand her better and see myself, impartially, as I was in those days, I can realize how indescribably offensive I must have been.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading In fact, if, between my twenty-first and my twenty-fifth birthdays, I had one unselfish thought, or did one genuinely unselfish action, my memory is a blank on the point.
wallowedverbUS /ˈwɑːloʊd/
past form of “wallow” — devote oneself entirely to something; indulge in to an immoderate degree, usually with pleasure
From this reading I wallowed in egoism.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was at the height of this period that I became engaged to Audrey.
