used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
a youthful male person
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
a boy or man
From this reading "Nonsense, the poor little chap!"
carefully weighed
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How did Penton speak of me?"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
How
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From this reading "How did Penton speak of me?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Nonsense, the poor little chap!"
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "How did Penton speak of me?"
come together
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
motherlessadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərlɪs/
having no living or known mother
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading "Nonsense, the poor little chap!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
Penton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
by chance
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "Nonsense, the poor little chap!"
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
express in speech
From this reading "How did Penton speak of me?"
SplendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
in or at the place that
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "He made me cry, he acted so pathetic ... he seemed like a motherless little boy that needed a woman's love and protection."
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Splendidly--said he considered that in a way, perhaps, he had worked you a wrong, done an injustice to you."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But of the two of you, you are the harder, the best equipped to meet the shock of life ... for you will grow wiser, where Penton never will."
