used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am afraid that I am a good deal out of touch with the life here," Ashe responded seriously.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading "I am afraid that I am a good deal out of touch with the life here," Ashe responded seriously.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "Even if that were true," returned Maurice, "I don't know that I am prepared to agree that calm is the best thing in life."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
any thing at all
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
AshenounUS /æʃ/
United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading "I am afraid that I am a good deal out of touch with the life here," Ashe responded seriously.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Even if that were true," returned Maurice, "I don't know that I am prepared to agree that calm is the best thing in life."
lacking funds
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
make calm or still
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "I am afraid that I am a good deal out of touch with the life here," Ashe responded seriously.
without deviation
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
don't
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From this reading "Even if that were true," returned Maurice, "I don't know that I am prepared to agree that calm is the best thing in life."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
divisible by two
From this reading "Even if that were true," returned Maurice, "I don't know that I am prepared to agree that calm is the best thing in life."
at any time
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I am afraid that I am a good deal out of touch with the life here," Ashe responded seriously.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "It is the highest thing."
how
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From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is the highest thing."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Even if that were true," returned Maurice, "I don't know that I am prepared to agree that calm is the best thing in life."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
Maurice
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From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
Maynard
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From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
not any; not one
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "Even if that were true," returned Maurice, "I don't know that I am prepared to agree that calm is the best thing in life."
respondedverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪd/
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading "I am afraid that I am a good deal out of touch with the life here," Ashe responded seriously.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "Even if that were true," returned Maurice, "I don't know that I am prepared to agree that calm is the best thing in life."
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
in a serious manner
From this reading "I am afraid that I am a good deal out of touch with the life here," Ashe responded seriously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
express in words
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
a special situation
From this reading "Even if that were true," returned Maurice, "I don't know that I am prepared to agree that calm is the best thing in life."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "I am afraid that I am a good deal out of touch with the life here," Ashe responded seriously.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Even if that were true," returned Maurice, "I don't know that I am prepared to agree that calm is the best thing in life."
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am afraid that I am a good deal out of touch with the life here," Ashe responded seriously.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "I have been troubled, and tempted, and--Oh, Maurice," he broke off suddenly, "Maynard is right: no spiritual calm is possible in the world outside!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I doubt," he observed, "if anything I could tell you directly would give you so good an idea of how upset I am, and how completely out of the routine of our life, as the fact that I seem to have forgotten that there ever were any walks before."
