used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MONSTER Tommy's new character was that of a monster.
(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 Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always liked the big parts.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He always liked the big parts.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading THE MONSTER Tommy's new character was that of a monster.
clungverbUS /klʌŋ/
inflected form of “cling” — come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
not accessible to view
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
Elspeth's
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From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
set up or found
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He always liked the big parts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
how
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From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
impulsesnounUS /ˈɪmpəlsɪz/
plural of “impulse” — an instinctive motive
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
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 "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He always liked the big parts.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
modestynounUS /ˈmɑːdəsti/
freedom from vanity or conceit
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
MONSTERnounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading THE MONSTER Tommy's new character was that of a monster.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE MONSTER Tommy's new character was that of a monster.
nobleradjectiveUS /ˈnoʊblər/
comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
oddlyadverbUS /ˈɑːdli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MONSTER Tommy's new character was that of a monster.
the local environment
From this reading He always liked the big parts.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
on the contrary
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
only a very short time before
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
not in physical motion
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
stripverbUS /strɪp/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MONSTER Tommy's new character was that of a monster.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MONSTER Tommy's new character was that of a monster.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
Thrums
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From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
Tommy's
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From this reading THE MONSTER Tommy's new character was that of a monster.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MONSTER Tommy's new character was that of a monster.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
which person or people
From this reading In the two months that preceded Elspeth's marriage there was positively scarce a soul in Thrums who did not think rather well of him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If they knew what I really am," he cried with splendid bitterness, "how they would run from me!"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Concealed, as usual, in the garments that clung so oddly to him, modesty, generosity, indifference to applause and all the nobler impulses, he could not strip himself of them, try as he would, and so he found, to his scornful amusement, that he still escaped the public fury.
