used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading I watched him, fascinated.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
the head of a state government
From this reading "Governor!"
grovelingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɔːvəlɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I watched him, fascinated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I watched him, fascinated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
mirenounUS /maɪr/
a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
moaningverbUS /ˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “moan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
outsetnounUS /ˈaʊtset/
the time at which something is supposed to begin
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
cut with a saw
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
self-contempt
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From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I said to myself, as I saw awful thoughts flitting like demons of despair across his face.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I, too, at the outset of my career, had looked forward, and had seen the same peril, but I had avoided it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading I watched him, fascinated.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading Wretched figure that he was!--what more wretched, more pitiable than a man groveling and moaning in the mire of his own self-contempt?
