used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
propose a payment
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
the two together, not just one
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
BROOKEnounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
commendverbUS /kəˈmend/
express approval of
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The conversation with Harry had quite overwhelmed Talbot.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The conversation with Harry had quite overwhelmed Talbot.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The conversation with Harry had quite overwhelmed Talbot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
overwhelmedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmd/
past form of “overwhelm” — overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
From this reading The conversation with Harry had quite overwhelmed Talbot.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
PREPAREverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The conversation with Harry had quite overwhelmed Talbot.
express in words
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
TALBOTnounUS /ˈtælbət/
English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The conversation with Harry had quite overwhelmed Talbot.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
precisely as stated
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
vindicationnounUS /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
From this reading He had been so eager to explain, and the explanations had shown such fidelity on his part, he had seemed so true, and his vindication had been so complete, that she had not one word to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This feeling was experienced by both to an equal degree; and neither of them could see any possible way out of this new difficulty that could commend itself to an honorable mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BROOKE AND TALBOT PREPARE TO BID EACH OTHER AN ETERNAL FAREWELL.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading On turning away from that eventful meeting with old friends, both Brooke and Talbot felt very greatly depressed, and neither could say a word.
