used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He missed his wife and he missed Rosemary; as for Trent, he felt that Trent regarded him with suspicion.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading MEANWHILE the unfortunate James was feeling lonely.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He missed his wife and he missed Rosemary; as for Trent, he felt that Trent regarded him with suspicion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He missed his wife and he missed Rosemary; as for Trent, he felt that Trent regarded him with suspicion.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
a social unit living together
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading MEANWHILE the unfortunate James was feeling lonely.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading MEANWHILE the unfortunate James was feeling lonely.
engage in
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading MEANWHILE the unfortunate James was feeling lonely.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading He missed his wife and he missed Rosemary; as for Trent, he felt that Trent regarded him with suspicion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He missed his wife and he missed Rosemary; as for Trent, he felt that Trent regarded him with suspicion.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading He missed his wife and he missed Rosemary; as for Trent, he felt that Trent regarded him with suspicion.
try to get or reach
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
in the near future
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He missed his wife and he missed Rosemary; as for Trent, he felt that Trent regarded him with suspicion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He missed his wife and he missed Rosemary; as for Trent, he felt that Trent regarded him with suspicion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MEANWHILE the unfortunate James was feeling lonely.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not live, during these ten days, in a cheerful household, and he could not seek consolation among his friends for fear they would ask him questions about Mary.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading He missed his wife and he missed Rosemary; as for Trent, he felt that Trent regarded him with suspicion.
Trent'snounUS /trents/
possessive form of “trent” — a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading MEANWHILE the unfortunate James was feeling lonely.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading He was a hasty, not a vindictive, man, and his anger soon ceased to afford him company.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MEANWHILE the unfortunate James was feeling lonely.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He missed his wife and he missed Rosemary; as for Trent, he felt that Trent regarded him with suspicion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He missed his wife and he missed Rosemary; as for Trent, he felt that Trent regarded him with suspicion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading The boy's prospects were to some extent in peril through his father's conduct of this wretched affair, and try as he might, James could not think of an attitude that would make Trent's doubts of him seem absurd or wrong.
