used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading He felt that it would pay off all old scores, and leave the advantage with him.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading But there was a drop of bitterness mingled with his exultation.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading James Congreve had called him a bully to his face, and in the presence of Harry, and this seemed to him a personal insult.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was a drop of bitterness mingled with his exultation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Philip was elated by his triumph over Harry.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading James Congreve had called him a bully to his face, and in the presence of Harry, and this seemed to him a personal insult.
Congrevenoun
English playwright remembered for his comedies (1670-1729)
From this reading James Congreve had called him a bully to his face, and in the presence of Harry, and this seemed to him a personal insult.
cowardlyadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊərdli/
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
let fall to the ground
From this reading But there was a drop of bitterness mingled with his exultation.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Philip was elated by his triumph over Harry.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading But there was a drop of bitterness mingled with his exultation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading James Congreve had called him a bully to his face, and in the presence of Harry, and this seemed to him a personal insult.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading James Congreve had called him a bully to his face, and in the presence of Harry, and this seemed to him a personal insult.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Philip was elated by his triumph over Harry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt that it would pay off all old scores, and leave the advantage with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Philip was elated by his triumph over Harry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading James Congreve had called him a bully to his face, and in the presence of Harry, and this seemed to him a personal insult.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading James Congreve had called him a bully to his face, and in the presence of Harry, and this seemed to him a personal insult.
go away from a place
From this reading He felt that it would pay off all old scores, and leave the advantage with him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading But there was a drop of bitterness mingled with his exultation.
as might be expected
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But there was a drop of bitterness mingled with his exultation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He felt that it would pay off all old scores, and leave the advantage with him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He felt that it would pay off all old scores, and leave the advantage with him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Philip was elated by his triumph over Harry.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He felt that it would pay off all old scores, and leave the advantage with him.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading James Congreve had called him a bully to his face, and in the presence of Harry, and this seemed to him a personal insult.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip was elated by his triumph over Harry.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading James Congreve had called him a bully to his face, and in the presence of Harry, and this seemed to him a personal insult.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading He felt that it would pay off all old scores, and leave the advantage with him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading James Congreve had called him a bully to his face, and in the presence of Harry, and this seemed to him a personal insult.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was a drop of bitterness mingled with his exultation.
a special situation
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading James Congreve had called him a bully to his face, and in the presence of Harry, and this seemed to him a personal insult.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Philip was elated by his triumph over Harry.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philip was elated by his triumph over Harry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt that it would pay off all old scores, and leave the advantage with him.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Being cowardly by nature, he felt that it would be a terrible thing to stay in the lonely wood all night, and he naturally thought that Harry would look upon it in the same light.
