abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I heard him talking in his sleep about it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
ApplesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But to Felix everything suddenly became flat, stale, and unprofitable, because Peter continued to hold the championship of bitter apples.
for the reason that
From this reading But to Felix everything suddenly became flat, stale, and unprofitable, because Peter continued to hold the championship of bitter apples.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to Felix everything suddenly became flat, stale, and unprofitable, because Peter continued to hold the championship of bitter apples.
put or send forth
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading But to Felix everything suddenly became flat, stale, and unprofitable, because Peter continued to hold the championship of bitter apples.
competitorsnounUS /kəmˈpetətərz/
plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
without stop or interruption
From this reading But to Felix everything suddenly became flat, stale, and unprofitable, because Peter continued to hold the championship of bitter apples.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
take in solid food
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But to Felix everything suddenly became flat, stale, and unprofitable, because Peter continued to hold the championship of bitter apples.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
Felix
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From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading But to Felix everything suddenly became flat, stale, and unprofitable, because Peter continued to hold the championship of bitter apples.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading It haunted his waking hours and obsessed his nights.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I heard him talking in his sleep about it.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I heard him talking in his sleep about it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It haunted his waking hours and obsessed his nights.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But to Felix everything suddenly became flat, stale, and unprofitable, because Peter continued to hold the championship of bitter apples.
the state of being honored
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It haunted his waking hours and obsessed his nights.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It haunted his waking hours and obsessed his nights.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading It haunted his waking hours and obsessed his nights.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
obsessedadjectiveUS /əbˈsest/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading It haunted his waking hours and obsessed his nights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
OrdealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading I heard him talking in his sleep about it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
sourverbUS /ˈsaʊər/
go sour or spoil
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
staleadjectiveUS /steɪl/
lacking freshness, palatability, or showing deterioration from age
From this reading But to Felix everything suddenly became flat, stale, and unprofitable, because Peter continued to hold the championship of bitter apples.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But to Felix everything suddenly became flat, stale, and unprofitable, because Peter continued to hold the championship of bitter apples.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading I heard him talking in his sleep about it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
unprofitableadjectiveUS /ənˈprɑːfɪtəbəl/
producing little or no profit or gain
From this reading But to Felix everything suddenly became flat, stale, and unprofitable, because Peter continued to hold the championship of bitter apples.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading It haunted his waking hours and obsessed his nights.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I could never understand why Felix took Peter’s success in the Ordeal of Bitter Apples so much to heart.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had not felt very keenly over the matter of the sermons, and certainly the mere fact that Peter could eat sour apples without making faces did not cast any reflection on the honour or ability of the other competitors.
