used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he did have accurate notions of right and wrong, of the justice of a cause and of manliness in standing for it.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading But he did have accurate notions of right and wrong, of the justice of a cause and of manliness in standing for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did have accurate notions of right and wrong, of the justice of a cause and of manliness in standing for it.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But he did have accurate notions of right and wrong, of the justice of a cause and of manliness in standing for it.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
DespiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He possessed no gladiatorial spirit and did not relish fray for the sake of it.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He possessed no gladiatorial spirit and did not relish fray for the sake of it.
frayverbUS /freɪ/
wear away by rubbing
From this reading He possessed no gladiatorial spirit and did not relish fray for the sake of it.
gladiatorialadjective
of or relating to or resembling gladiators or their combat
From this reading He possessed no gladiatorial spirit and did not relish fray for the sake of it.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The grim pathos of the story that he had heard haunted him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The grim pathos of the story that he had heard haunted him.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading The grim pathos of the story that he had heard haunted him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But he did have accurate notions of right and wrong, of the justice of a cause and of manliness in standing for it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The grim pathos of the story that he had heard haunted him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The grim pathos of the story that he had heard haunted him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The grim pathos of the story that he had heard haunted him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
impressionableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənəbəl/
easily impressed or influenced
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He possessed no gladiatorial spirit and did not relish fray for the sake of it.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading But he did have accurate notions of right and wrong, of the justice of a cause and of manliness in standing for it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
manlinessnoun
the trait of being manly; having the characteristics of an adult male
From this reading But he did have accurate notions of right and wrong, of the justice of a cause and of manliness in standing for it.
not any; not one
From this reading He possessed no gladiatorial spirit and did not relish fray for the sake of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He possessed no gladiatorial spirit and did not relish fray for the sake of it.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading But he did have accurate notions of right and wrong, of the justice of a cause and of manliness in standing for it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The grim pathos of the story that he had heard haunted him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
pathosnounUS /ˈpeɪθɑːs/
a quality that arouses emotions (especially pity or sorrow)
From this reading The grim pathos of the story that he had heard haunted him.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He possessed no gladiatorial spirit and did not relish fray for the sake of it.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading He possessed no gladiatorial spirit and did not relish fray for the sake of it.
precisely, exactly
From this reading But he did have accurate notions of right and wrong, of the justice of a cause and of manliness in standing for it.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He possessed no gladiatorial spirit and did not relish fray for the sake of it.
sensibilitiesnounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪtiz/
plural of “sensibility” — mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He possessed no gladiatorial spirit and did not relish fray for the sake of it.
having a supporting base
From this reading But he did have accurate notions of right and wrong, of the justice of a cause and of manliness in standing for it.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The grim pathos of the story that he had heard haunted him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The grim pathos of the story that he had heard haunted him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The grim pathos of the story that he had heard haunted him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
tiltverbUS /tɪlt/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Despite his brave outward demeanor during his tilt with the ferocious old man he had feared within himself.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But he did have accurate notions of right and wrong, of the justice of a cause and of manliness in standing for it.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading This pitiful tragedy in real life stirred his youthful and impressionable sensibilities to their depths.
