used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
(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 The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
a youthful male person
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
ChapmannounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
chivalrousadjective
being attentive to women like an ideal knight
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
Coombe
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From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
counsellornounUS /ˈkaʊnsələr/
someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
enlargedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlɑːrdʒd/
(of an organ or body part) excessively enlarged as a result of increased size in the constituent cells
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
Eton
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From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading FOUR YOUNG LADIES.
a man of refinement
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
come to pass
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
Hilary's
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From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading FOUR YOUNG LADIES.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
LorrainenounUS /lərˈeɪn/
an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
and nothing more
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
RemnantnounUS /ˈremnənt/
a small part or portion that remains after the main part no longer exists
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
Roland
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From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
express in words
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
scrapesnounUS /skreɪps/
plural of “scrape” — a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
a male human offspring
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Sir Roland knew only too well, of course, that his son and heir was of a highly romantic, chivalrous, and adventurous turn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Happen what will, I can always trust my boy to be a gentleman,” his father used to say to himself, and to his only real counsellor, old Sir Remnant Chapman.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
but in spite of that
From this reading The excellent people of Coombe Lorraine as yet were in happy ignorance of all these fine doings on Hilary’s part.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading FOUR YOUNG LADIES.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading At Eton and Oxford many little scrapes (which seemed terrible at the time) showed that he was sure to do his best to get into grand scrapes, as the landscape of his youthful world enlarged.
