used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
accrueverbUS /əˈkruː/
grow by addition
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading For the present, however, he smothered his own interests and strove with all his strength to advance a solution of the problems before him.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For the present, however, he smothered his own interests and strove with all his strength to advance a solution of the problems before him.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The girl's attitude had changed; he was not blind and could not fail to note it.
balancedadjectiveUS /ˈbælənst/
being in a state of proper equilibrium
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
for the reason that
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For the present, however, he smothered his own interests and strove with all his strength to advance a solution of the problems before him.
biasnounUS /ˈbaɪəs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The girl's attitude had changed; he was not blind and could not fail to note it.
Brendon
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From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading The girl's attitude had changed; he was not blind and could not fail to note it.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
discountedverbUS /ˈdɪskaʊntɪd/
past form of “discount” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
Doria
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From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The girl's attitude had changed; he was not blind and could not fail to note it.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
yet to be or coming
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girl's attitude had changed; he was not blind and could not fail to note it.
Giuseppe
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From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading For the present, however, he smothered his own interests and strove with all his strength to advance a solution of the problems before him.
impartialadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəl/
showing lack of favoritism
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading For the present, however, he smothered his own interests and strove with all his strength to advance a solution of the problems before him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The girl's attitude had changed; he was not blind and could not fail to note it.
Italian's
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From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
engage in
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
not any; not one
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
a brief written record
From this reading The girl's attitude had changed; he was not blind and could not fail to note it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For the present, however, he smothered his own interests and strove with all his strength to advance a solution of the problems before him.
PICKAXEnoun
a heavy iron tool with a wooden handle and a curved head that is pointed on both ends
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading For the present, however, he smothered his own interests and strove with all his strength to advance a solution of the problems before him.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading For the present, however, he smothered his own interests and strove with all his strength to advance a solution of the problems before him.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
REVOLVERnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading For the present, however, he smothered his own interests and strove with all his strength to advance a solution of the problems before him.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading For the present, however, he smothered his own interests and strove with all his strength to advance a solution of the problems before him.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading For the present, however, he smothered his own interests and strove with all his strength to advance a solution of the problems before him.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading For the present, however, he smothered his own interests and strove with all his strength to advance a solution of the problems before him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
unsuccessfuladjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəkˈsesfəl/
not successful; having failed or having an unfavorable outcome
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He discounted the fact of the Italian's victory in love, and, because he knew himself to be an unsuccessful rival, was the more jealous that disappointment should not create any bias.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But Doria had failed to make Jenny a happy wife; he understood that well enough, and he could not forget that some future advantage to himself might accrue from this circumstance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading REVOLVER AND PICKAXE While Brendon entertained no sort of regard for Giuseppe Doria, his balanced mind allowed him to view the man with impartial justice.
