anew
From this reading "Whatever I think of you," he answered, "I can never again call you insincere.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Whatever I think of you," he answered, "I can never again call you insincere.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading You have hurled truths at me to-night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was inconsiderate to push my inquiries; it would be illogical if I complained because you answered them.
for the reason that
From this reading It was inconsiderate to push my inquiries; it would be illogical if I complained because you answered them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You were quite right in everything you said; but--forgive me--you were quite wrong in saying them.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Whatever I think of you," he answered, "I can never again call you insincere.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Whatever I think of you," he answered, "I can never again call you insincere.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading It was inconsiderate to push my inquiries; it would be illogical if I complained because you answered them.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading You were quite right in everything you said; but--forgive me--you were quite wrong in saying them.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading However, largely that's my own fault for provoking you.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, largely that's my own fault for provoking you.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading You were quite right in everything you said; but--forgive me--you were quite wrong in saying them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have hurled truths at me to-night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Whatever I think of you," he answered, "I can never again call you insincere.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, largely that's my own fault for provoking you.
hurledverbUS /hɜːrld/
past form of “hurl” — throw forcefully
From this reading You have hurled truths at me to-night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Whatever I think of you," he answered, "I can never again call you insincere.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was inconsiderate to push my inquiries; it would be illogical if I complained because you answered them.
illogicaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
lacking in correct logical relation
From this reading It was inconsiderate to push my inquiries; it would be illogical if I complained because you answered them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You were quite right in everything you said; but--forgive me--you were quite wrong in saying them.
inconsiderateadjective
lacking regard for the rights or feelings of others
From this reading It was inconsiderate to push my inquiries; it would be illogical if I complained because you answered them.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading It was inconsiderate to push my inquiries; it would be illogical if I complained because you answered them.
insincereadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪnˈsɪr/
lacking sincerity
From this reading "Whatever I think of you," he answered, "I can never again call you insincere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was inconsiderate to push my inquiries; it would be illogical if I complained because you answered them.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading However, largely that's my own fault for provoking you.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You have hurled truths at me to-night.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading However, largely that's my own fault for provoking you.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Whatever I think of you," he answered, "I can never again call you insincere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Whatever I think of you," he answered, "I can never again call you insincere.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading However, largely that's my own fault for provoking you.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading However, largely that's my own fault for provoking you.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading It was inconsiderate to push my inquiries; it would be illogical if I complained because you answered them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading You were quite right in everything you said; but--forgive me--you were quite wrong in saying them.
precisely, exactly
From this reading You were quite right in everything you said; but--forgive me--you were quite wrong in saying them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading You were quite right in everything you said; but--forgive me--you were quite wrong in saying them.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading You were quite right in everything you said; but--forgive me--you were quite wrong in saying them.
that's
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From this reading However, largely that's my own fault for provoking you.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You were quite right in everything you said; but--forgive me--you were quite wrong in saying them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Whatever I think of you," he answered, "I can never again call you insincere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was inconsiderate to push my inquiries; it would be illogical if I complained because you answered them.
to-night
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From this reading You have hurled truths at me to-night.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading You have hurled truths at me to-night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was inconsiderate to push my inquiries; it would be illogical if I complained because you answered them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You were quite right in everything you said; but--forgive me--you were quite wrong in saying them.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Whatever I think of you," he answered, "I can never again call you insincere.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was inconsiderate to push my inquiries; it would be illogical if I complained because you answered them.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading You were quite right in everything you said; but--forgive me--you were quite wrong in saying them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Whatever I think of you," he answered, "I can never again call you insincere.
