used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
(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 After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SUNLIGHT AND HAPPINESS Sleep, they say, brings counsel.
AntonynounUS /ˈæntəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
the act of breaking something
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SUNLIGHT AND HAPPINESS Sleep, they say, brings counsel.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
Byestry
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From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
cannot
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From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading SUNLIGHT AND HAPPINESS Sleep, they say, brings counsel.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
DormernounUS /ˈdɔːrmər/
a gabled extension built out from a sloping roof to accommodate a vertical window
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
one or the other of two
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
Gray'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading SUNLIGHT AND HAPPINESS Sleep, they say, brings counsel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
information about recent and important events
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
PianounUS /ˈpiːə/
perennial herb of East Indies to Polynesia and Australia; cultivated for its large edible root yielding Otaheite arrowroot starch
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
express in words
From this reading SUNLIGHT AND HAPPINESS Sleep, they say, brings counsel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading SUNLIGHT AND HAPPINESS Sleep, they say, brings counsel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
the rays of the sun
From this reading SUNLIGHT AND HAPPINESS Sleep, they say, brings counsel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUNLIGHT AND HAPPINESS Sleep, they say, brings counsel.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
Trix
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Most certainly it brought counsel to Trix, and really such simple counsel she marvelled that she had not thought of it before.
untruthnounUS /ənˈtruːθ/
a false statement
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading After all, the question as to whether she should or should not disclose Antony Gray's identity to Pia, and thereby run the risk either of untruth or of breaking a promise, was purely a question of conscience.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would therefore walk over to Byestry after breakfast--after she had told Pia her own particular and wonderful news--and consult Father Dormer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Now, in a question of conscience, if you cannot decide for yourself, it is always safe to consult a priest.
