used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But I have a good deal of india-rubber in me.
(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 It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading It is generally a safe tactic when something goes wrong to attack the other fellow.
Boreski
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From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I have a good deal of india-rubber in me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But I have a good deal of india-rubber in me.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
didn't
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From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
a boy or man
From this reading It is generally a safe tactic when something goes wrong to attack the other fellow.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Boreski started, and I followed up the attack.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It is generally a safe tactic when something goes wrong to attack the other fellow.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading It is generally a safe tactic when something goes wrong to attack the other fellow.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But I have a good deal of india-rubber in me.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I have a good deal of india-rubber in me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
india-rubber
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I have a good deal of india-rubber in me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is generally a safe tactic when something goes wrong to attack the other fellow.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
kicksnounUS /kɪks/
plural of “kick” — the act of delivering a blow with the foot
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It is generally a safe tactic when something goes wrong to attack the other fellow.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
one of four equal parts
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading It is generally a safe tactic when something goes wrong to attack the other fellow.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It is generally a safe tactic when something goes wrong to attack the other fellow.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Boreski started, and I followed up the attack.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
tacticnounUS /ˈtæktɪk/
a plan for attaining a particular goal
From this reading It is generally a safe tactic when something goes wrong to attack the other fellow.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
a special situation
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
untimelyadjectiveUS /ənˈtaɪmli/
badly timed
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Boreski started, and I followed up the attack.
precisely as stated
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
at the time that
From this reading It is generally a safe tactic when something goes wrong to attack the other fellow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was certainly one of the most untimely kicks which Fate could have dealt me; and it took all my reserved strength to brace myself and shake off my first feeling of dismay in order to put any sort of face on the thing.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It is generally a safe tactic when something goes wrong to attack the other fellow.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading So I pulled myself together, and surprised them all by turning on Boreski and saying, in a very sharp tone-- “Why didn’t you get here a quarter of an hour sooner, and have saved half this embarrassment?”
