used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
(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 But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
in addition
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLEASANT, AND UNPLEASANT THINGS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
for the reason that
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
casuistrynoun
argumentation that is specious or excessively subtle and intended to be misleading
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
contradictingverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪktɪŋ/
-ing form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
every person
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
a boy or man
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
Laura
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From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
low-minded
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From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
and nothing more
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading PLEASANT, AND UNPLEASANT THINGS.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
except for; apart from
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
self-assertionnoun
the act of putting forth your own opinions in a boastful or inconsiderate manner that implies you feel superior to others
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
suffersverbUS /ˈsʌfərz/
third-person singular of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
carry out
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading PLEASANT, AND UNPLEASANT THINGS.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
except if; if not
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading PLEASANT, AND UNPLEASANT THINGS.
valiantadjUS /ˈvæl.jənt/
Possessing or showing courage or determination; heroic. (Dũng cảm, quả cảm, anh hùng.)
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
precisely as stated
From this reading However, casuistry is not in my line, and if people chose to think me a very fine fellow, I should have been guilty of self-assertion, if I had kept on contradicting them.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But I could not at all take this view of it myself; not only because of that modesty which sometimes suffers misunderstanding, from its terror of becoming conspicuous, but also because I had acted purely from instinct, and without two thoughts.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If there had been two thoughts, the first would have been to save Laura--an act of mere selfishness; and the second would have been to save myself--an act of almost equal selfishness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Everybody said, without one exception, unless it were that of some low-minded fellow, that I had performed a most gallant, valiant, and you might fairly term it, heroic deed.
