used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I am sure he has been a true friend, and far above any selfish considerations.”
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading “I am sure he has been a true friend, and far above any selfish considerations.”
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading Eugene paced the room in violent agitation.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I am sure he has been a true friend, and far above any selfish considerations.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I am sure he has been a true friend, and far above any selfish considerations.”
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I am sure he has been a true friend, and far above any selfish considerations.”
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
Bilks
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From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
BirchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
cannot
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From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading “I am sure he has been a true friend, and far above any selfish considerations.”
psychological suffering
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
Dr
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From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading Eugene paced the room in violent agitation.
Eugene's
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From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “I am sure he has been a true friend, and far above any selfish considerations.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am sure he has been a true friend, and far above any selfish considerations.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
Hungerford
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From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY.
interposed
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From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
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 I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
a room where books are kept
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading Eugene paced the room in violent agitation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Eugene paced the room in violent agitation.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading “I am sure he has been a true friend, and far above any selfish considerations.”
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I am sure he has been a true friend, and far above any selfish considerations.”
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE LIBRARY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “I am sure he has been a true friend, and far above any selfish considerations.”
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Eugene paced the room in violent agitation.
at the time that
From this reading I am entirely satisfied that there cannot be the least ground for suspecting our friend Mr. Birch of unworthy motives,” interposed Dr. Bilks, when he observed Eugene’s distress.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Hungerford, I beg you will not give this suggestion the slightest thought or attention.
