used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He discussed his plans with me, and often asked my advice, just as though I had been a man of mature judgment.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading My father and I had always been on the best of terms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My father and I had always been on the best of terms.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He discussed his plans with me, and often asked my advice, just as though I had been a man of mature judgment.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He discussed his plans with me, and often asked my advice, just as though I had been a man of mature judgment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My father and I had always been on the best of terms.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading My father and I had always been on the best of terms.
a youthful male person
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He discussed his plans with me, and often asked my advice, just as though I had been a man of mature judgment.
DUMMYnounUS /ˈdʌmi/
a person who does not talk
From this reading THE DUMMY ENGINE.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading THE DUMMY ENGINE.
exasperatedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪd/
greatly annoyed; out of patience
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father and I had always been on the best of terms.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My father and I had always been on the best of terms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He discussed his plans with me, and often asked my advice, just as though I had been a man of mature judgment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My father and I had always been on the best of terms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading He discussed his plans with me, and often asked my advice, just as though I had been a man of mature judgment.
and nothing more
From this reading He discussed his plans with me, and often asked my advice, just as though I had been a man of mature judgment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He discussed his plans with me, and often asked my advice, just as though I had been a man of mature judgment.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading He discussed his plans with me, and often asked my advice, just as though I had been a man of mature judgment.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father and I had always been on the best of terms.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My father and I had always been on the best of terms.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He discussed his plans with me, and often asked my advice, just as though I had been a man of mature judgment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My father and I had always been on the best of terms.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He discussed his plans with me, and often asked my advice, just as though I had been a man of mature judgment.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading My father and I had always been on the best of terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUMMY ENGINE.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He discussed his plans with me, and often asked my advice, just as though I had been a man of mature judgment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was angry with me now, almost for the first time in my remembrance; certainly he had never before been so highly exasperated with me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was very considerate to me, and used to talk with me a great deal; indeed, he treated me in such a way that I had very little reason to think I was a boy.
