used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The will being good on both sides we got along famously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
applaudedverbUS /əˈplɔːdɪd/
past form of “applaud” — clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading He enthusiastically applauded my sentiments.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The will being good on both sides we got along famously.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The will being good on both sides we got along famously.
bustedadjectiveUS /ˈbʌstɪd/
out of working order (“busted” is an informal substitute for “broken”)
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading He enthusiastically applauded my sentiments.
famouslyadverbUS /ˈfeɪməsli/
in a manner or to an extent that is well known
From this reading The will being good on both sides we got along famously.
provide as food
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The will being good on both sides we got along famously.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The will being good on both sides we got along famously.
grudgenounUS /ɡrʌdʒ/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He enthusiastically applauded my sentiments.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
mellowedadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊd/
having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He enthusiastically applauded my sentiments.
not any; not one
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The will being good on both sides we got along famously.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He enthusiastically applauded my sentiments.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The will being good on both sides we got along famously.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
that's
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From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The will being good on both sides we got along famously.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "Life is a bank!" he said, "that's got to be busted into if a man wants to enjoy any of the good things!"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The will being good on both sides we got along famously.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The will being good on both sides we got along famously.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As we mellowed together I allowed it to peep out that I had a bitter grudge against society, and would stop at nothing to feed it.
but in spite of that
From this reading No actual confidences have passed between us yet, but we are ripe for them.
