used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
chafedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪft/
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
give expression to
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
FortressnounUS /ˈfɔːrtrəs/
a fortified defensive structure
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
set up or found
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
galledadjective
painful from having the skin abraded
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
be the source of pain
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
inwardlyadverbUS /ˈɪnwərdli/
with respect to private feelings
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
immediately past
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
not any; not one
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
without much difficulty
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
resignationnounUS /ˌrezəɡˈneɪʃən/
acceptance of despair
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
schooledverbUS /skuːld/
past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
not in physical motion
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I did not, however, give expression to them; I schooled myself into a certain philosophical resignation, and took refuge in my books and studies.
in the direction of
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
at the time that
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
which person or people
From this reading Not with respect to money--that was the last of my thoughts; indeed, my mother placed at my disposal more than sufficient funds; but that I, who had by this time grown to manhood, should be still confined in leading strings, hurt and galled me.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
wideradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdər/
comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I chafed inwardly at the restraint, and it will be readily understood that my feelings on this matter did not bring my mother and me closer to each other.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When I told my mother that I was contented with the disposition my father had made of the property I spoke the truth, but I did not intend to imply that I was contented with the position in which I found myself after my father's death.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Wide as had always been the breach--I can find no other word to express the attitude we held towards each other--between Mrs. Fortress and myself, it grew wider as time progressed.
