used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It has been a great pleasure to speak so frankly; and I know you will be discreet.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The veteran statesman veiled his eyes with their tired lids and seemed to ponder.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been a great pleasure to speak so frankly; and I know you will be discreet.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading It has been a great pleasure to speak so frankly; and I know you will be discreet.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The veteran statesman veiled his eyes with their tired lids and seemed to ponder.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading It has been a great pleasure to speak so frankly; and I know you will be discreet.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It has been a great pleasure to speak so frankly; and I know you will be discreet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been a great pleasure to speak so frankly; and I know you will be discreet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It has been a great pleasure to speak so frankly; and I know you will be discreet.
immediately past
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
go away from a place
From this reading And now--yes, this is where I must leave you.
lidsnounUS /lɪdz/
plural of “lid” — either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading The veteran statesman veiled his eyes with their tired lids and seemed to ponder.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And now--yes, this is where I must leave you.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
not any; not one
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And now--yes, this is where I must leave you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
and nothing more
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
OutlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
OverpoweredverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/
past form of “overpower” — overcome by superior force
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It has been a great pleasure to speak so frankly; and I know you will be discreet.
ponderverbUS /ˈpɑːndər/
reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading The veteran statesman veiled his eyes with their tired lids and seemed to ponder.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
express in words
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The veteran statesman veiled his eyes with their tired lids and seemed to ponder.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It has been a great pleasure to speak so frankly; and I know you will be discreet.
express in speech
From this reading It has been a great pleasure to speak so frankly; and I know you will be discreet.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading The veteran statesman veiled his eyes with their tired lids and seemed to ponder.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The veteran statesman veiled his eyes with their tired lids and seemed to ponder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And now--yes, this is where I must leave you.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The veteran statesman veiled his eyes with their tired lids and seemed to ponder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Overpowered at the apparent success of my appeal to his better feelings, I could only bow my thanks.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading The veteran statesman veiled his eyes with their tired lids and seemed to ponder.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading The veteran statesman veiled his eyes with their tired lids and seemed to ponder.
(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 “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
in or at the place that
From this reading And now--yes, this is where I must leave you.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Well,” he said at last, “subject to what I have already stated, I see no reason why I should not say that the Outlook is not ... is not as bad as it might be.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It has been a great pleasure to speak so frankly; and I know you will be discreet.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The veteran statesman veiled his eyes with their tired lids and seemed to ponder.
an affirmative
From this reading And now--yes, this is where I must leave you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And now--yes, this is where I must leave you.
