used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Justine loved him more deeply than ever.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading But Justine loved him more deeply than ever.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
at any time
From this reading But Justine loved him more deeply than ever.
opinion or judgment
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
a young female
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In her eyes he was a hero.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Justine loved him more deeply than ever.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY.
Jud
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From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
Justine
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From this reading But Justine loved him more deeply than ever.
held dear
From this reading But Justine loved him more deeply than ever.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Justine loved him more deeply than ever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
surreptitiousadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəs/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
carry out
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But Justine loved him more deeply than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GIRL IN GRAY.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
unawaresadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈwerz/
without forethought or plan; inadvertently
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
vaingloriously
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From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
which person or people
From this reading He was sure she could not respect a man who had been forced to submit to defeat, especially after he had vaingloriously forced the conflict upon an unwilling foe.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For days after the fight Jud caught himself stealing surreptitious glances at his wife, with the miserable feeling that some time he would take her unawares and detect scornful pity in her eyes.
