used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
adoredadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrd/
regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
in addition
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
any person at all
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
for the reason that
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
else
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From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
at any time
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
give expression to
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
friendlinessnounUS /ˈfrendlinɪs/
a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
held dear
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
not any; not one
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
pettedverbUS /ˈpetɪd/
inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
rapturenounUS /ˈræptʃər/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
express in words
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
and nothing more
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading And if ever the father gave him the slightest evidence of friendliness, he would be thrown into a rapture of happiness that nothing done by his mother could equal.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
wheedled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He adored his mother, and clung to her, and relied on her and wheedled her, but it was an open question whether, at heart, he felt any particular respect for her--although he was quite proud of certain things about her.
whimsnounUS /wɪmz/
plural of “whim” — a sudden desire
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And as for Granny, whom, in a way, he loved more than anybody else, because she petted him and indulged his slightest whims, there could simply be no talk about respecting her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But this attitude was combined with a lot of respect, not to say admiration.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At times it would also be tinged with a longing that he could not explain or express.
