used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nor was their playing much of a success.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading But differences of temperament accounted only in part for their failure to come together.
alertnessnounUS /əˈlɜːrtnəs/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
boredomnounUS /ˈbɔːrdəm/
the feeling of being bored by something tedious
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But differences of temperament accounted only in part for their failure to come together.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But differences of temperament accounted only in part for their failure to come together.
differencesnounUS /ˈdɪfərənsɪz/
plural of “difference” — the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But differences of temperament accounted only in part for their failure to come together.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
an act that fails
From this reading But differences of temperament accounted only in part for their failure to come together.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But differences of temperament accounted only in part for their failure to come together.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
hostileadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
characterized by enmity or ill will
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But differences of temperament accounted only in part for their failure to come together.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
Jonas
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From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
Keith
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From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
Keith's
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From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nor was their playing much of a success.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was their playing much of a success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nor was their playing much of a success.
and nothing more
From this reading But differences of temperament accounted only in part for their failure to come together.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But differences of temperament accounted only in part for their failure to come together.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Nor was their playing much of a success.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
slow-wittedadjective
retarded in intellectual development
From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Nor was their playing much of a success.
temperamentnounUS /ˈtemprəmənt/
your usual mood
From this reading But differences of temperament accounted only in part for their failure to come together.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It exasperated him as if it had implied terrible injustice, but it was only in moments of extreme boredom he really cared.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nor was their playing much of a success.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But differences of temperament accounted only in part for their failure to come together.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But differences of temperament accounted only in part for their failure to come together.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was their playing much of a success.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Keith felt as if a wall of some kind stood between them, and as if the eyes watching from the other side of that wall were distinctly hostile at times.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Jonas was slow-witted and reserved, while alertness and frankness were among Keith's most characteristic traits.
