used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
any thing at all
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
being joined in close association
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
braggadocionounUS /ˌbræɡəˈdoʊʃioʊ/
vain and empty boasting
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
Buchers
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From this reading They were verified in other German families where Gard often went with the Buchers.
caddishadjective
offensively discourteous
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
compatriot's
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From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
deem to be
From this reading While Gard felt that Rudi was not "straight," he could not consider him downright harmful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading While Gard felt that Rudi was not "straight," he could not consider him downright harmful.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading They were verified in other German families where Gard often went with the Buchers.
a social unit living together
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading While Gard felt that Rudi was not "straight," he could not consider him downright harmful.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
Gard
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From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
a person of German nationality
From this reading They were verified in other German families where Gard often went with the Buchers.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
harmfuladjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmfəl/
causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading While Gard felt that Rudi was not "straight," he could not consider him downright harmful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While Gard felt that Rudi was not "straight," he could not consider him downright harmful.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While Gard felt that Rudi was not "straight," he could not consider him downright harmful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
a social unit living together
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
Kirtley
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From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
engage in
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
notionsnounUS /ˈnoʊʃənz/
plural of “notion” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They were verified in other German families where Gard often went with the Buchers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were verified in other German families where Gard often went with the Buchers.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
Rudi
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From this reading While Gard felt that Rudi was not "straight," he could not consider him downright harmful.
Rudolph
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From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
successive (without a break)
From this reading While Gard felt that Rudi was not "straight," he could not consider him downright harmful.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were verified in other German families where Gard often went with the Buchers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading However, under the spur of the valuable significance that Anderson attached to this typical household life, Kirtley felt it profitable to observe closely its manifestations and opinions.
verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading They were verified in other German families where Gard often went with the Buchers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were verified in other German families where Gard often went with the Buchers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were verified in other German families where Gard often went with the Buchers.
in or at the place that
From this reading They were verified in other German families where Gard often went with the Buchers.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Gard felt that Rudi was not "straight," he could not consider him downright harmful.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The idea of an ordinary family living comfortably along with a spy in its midst, ready to inform on them and their guests, was so foreign to his notions, so caddish, that it weakened his confidence in his compatriot's judgment.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading HABITS AND CHILDREN In spite of Anderson, Gard could not make up his mind that Rudolph was anything more than a young braggadocio.
