used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
a quantity of money
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
Challoner
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From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
chroniclenounUS /ˈkrɑː.nɪ.kəl/
A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
dilettantenoun
an amateur who engages in an activity without serious intentions and who pretends to have knowledge
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
ethicaladjectiveUS /ˈeθɪkəl/
of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
divisible by two
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Humphrey Challoner was a great savant spoiled by untimely wealth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
Humphrey
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From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
lapsedadjectiveUS /læpst/
no longer active or practicing
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
engage in
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
narratornounUS /ˈnereɪtər/
someone who tells a story
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
and nothing more
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
on the contrary
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
remoteadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊt/
located far away spatially
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
repulsionnoun
the force by which bodies repel one another
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
revelationsnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
savantnounUS /səˈvɑːnt/
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
From this reading Humphrey Challoner was a great savant spoiled by untimely wealth.
get by special effort
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
set-off
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From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading Humphrey Challoner was a great savant spoiled by untimely wealth.
standardsnounUS /ˈstændərdz/
plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The outlook of the narrator is so evidently abnormal, his ethical standards are so remote from those ordinarily current, that the chronicle of his life and actions may not only fail to secure the sympathy of the reader but may even excite a certain amount of moral repulsion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
in the direction of
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
undeservedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːrvd/
not deserved or earned
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading Humphrey Challoner was a great savant spoiled by untimely wealth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Humphrey Challoner was a great savant spoiled by untimely wealth.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Humphrey Challoner was a great savant spoiled by untimely wealth.
at the time that
From this reading When I knew him he had lapsed into a mere dilettante; at least, so I thought at the time, though subsequent revelations showed him in a rather different light.
which person or people
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But by those who knew him, his generosity to the poor, and especially to those who struggled against undeserved misfortune, will be an ample set-off to his severity and even ferocity towards the enemies of society.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is not without some misgivings that I at length make public the strange history communicated to me by my lamented friend Humphrey Challoner.
