used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FRED NEVILLE MAKES A PROMISE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But Jack had simply answered him by sermons;--by sermons and an assurance of the impracticability of his scheme.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Jack had simply answered him by sermons;--by sermons and an assurance of the impracticability of his scheme.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading But Jack had simply answered him by sermons;--by sermons and an assurance of the impracticability of his scheme.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading But Jack had simply answered him by sermons;--by sermons and an assurance of the impracticability of his scheme.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
confined by bonds
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But Jack had simply answered him by sermons;--by sermons and an assurance of the impracticability of his scheme.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
FRED
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From this reading FRED NEVILLE MAKES A PROMISE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Jack had simply answered him by sermons;--by sermons and an assurance of the impracticability of his scheme.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
how
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From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
impracticabilitynoun
the quality of not being usable
From this reading But Jack had simply answered him by sermons;--by sermons and an assurance of the impracticability of his scheme.
impracticableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpræktɪkəbəl/
not capable of being carried out or put into practice
From this reading Nevertheless he was by no means sure that his scheme was impracticable.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
a small worthless amount
From this reading But Jack had simply answered him by sermons;--by sermons and an assurance of the impracticability of his scheme.
engage in
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading FRED NEVILLE MAKES A PROMISE.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Nevertheless he was by no means sure that his scheme was impracticable.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless he was by no means sure that his scheme was impracticable.
NEVILLE
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From this reading FRED NEVILLE MAKES A PROMISE.
not any; not one
From this reading Nevertheless he was by no means sure that his scheme was impracticable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading FRED NEVILLE MAKES A PROMISE.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading But Jack had simply answered him by sermons;--by sermons and an assurance of the impracticability of his scheme.
sermonsnounUS /ˈsɜːrmənz/
plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading But Jack had simply answered him by sermons;--by sermons and an assurance of the impracticability of his scheme.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
and nothing more
From this reading But Jack had simply answered him by sermons;--by sermons and an assurance of the impracticability of his scheme.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Nevertheless he was by no means sure that his scheme was impracticable.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had intended to make a very generous offer,--not indeed quite understanding how his offer could be carried out, but still of a nature that should, he thought, have bound his brother to his service.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless he was by no means sure that his scheme was impracticable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Fred Neville felt that he had not received from his brother the assistance or sympathy which he had required.
