used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I do it for several reasons,” he answered.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Aynesworth asked bluntly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
Aynesworth
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From this reading Aynesworth asked bluntly.
Aynesworth's
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From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Wingrave never objected to being asked questions by his secretary.
bluntlyadverbUS /ˈblʌntli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading Aynesworth asked bluntly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Wingrave never objected to being asked questions by his secretary.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Then why do you do it?”
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I do it for several reasons,” he answered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wingrave never objected to being asked questions by his secretary.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do it for several reasons,” he answered.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Then why do you do it?”
engage in
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Wingrave never objected to being asked questions by his secretary.
not any; not one
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading Wingrave never objected to being asked questions by his secretary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Wingrave never objected to being asked questions by his secretary.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “I do it for several reasons,” he answered.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
retentionnounUS /riˈtenʃən/
the act of retaining something
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Wingrave never objected to being asked questions by his secretary.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “I do it for several reasons,” he answered.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then why do you do it?”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Wingrave never objected to being asked questions by his secretary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He seemed to recognize the fact that Aynesworth’s retention of his post was due to a desire to make a deliberate study of himself, and while his own attitude remained purely negative, he at no time exhibited any resentment or impatience.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Then why do you do it?”
Wingrave
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From this reading Wingrave never objected to being asked questions by his secretary.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Then why do you do it?”
