used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Perhaps he did not make sufficient allowance for Mr. Labouchere; it is always so easy to advise.
allowancenounUS /əˈlaʊəns/
an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading Perhaps he did not make sufficient allowance for Mr. Labouchere; it is always so easy to advise.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Perhaps he did not make sufficient allowance for Mr. Labouchere; it is always so easy to advise.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading There were moments when Andrew said to himself that he had nothing more to live for.
Andrew'snounUS /ˈændruːz/
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Perhaps he did not make sufficient allowance for Mr. Labouchere; it is always so easy to advise.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Perhaps he did not make sufficient allowance for Mr. Labouchere; it is always so easy to advise.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There were moments when Andrew said to himself that he had nothing more to live for.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
infuriateverbUS /ˌɪnˈfjʊrieɪt/
make furious
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps he did not make sufficient allowance for Mr. Labouchere; it is always so easy to advise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
Labouchere
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From this reading This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading There were moments when Andrew said to himself that he had nothing more to live for.
held dear
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
engage in
From this reading Perhaps he did not make sufficient allowance for Mr. Labouchere; it is always so easy to advise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
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 This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading There were moments when Andrew said to himself that he had nothing more to live for.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There were moments when Andrew said to himself that he had nothing more to live for.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
and nothing more
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he did not make sufficient allowance for Mr. Labouchere; it is always so easy to advise.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
rankledverbUS /ˈræŋkəld/
past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
rebuffverbUS /rɪˈbʌf/
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There were moments when Andrew said to himself that he had nothing more to live for.
Scotchmannoun
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps he did not make sufficient allowance for Mr. Labouchere; it is always so easy to advise.
statesman'snounUS /ˈsteɪtsmənz/
possessive form of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Perhaps he did not make sufficient allowance for Mr. Labouchere; it is always so easy to advise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Had he been proposing for the great statesman's hand he could not have felt it more.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were moments when Andrew said to himself that he had nothing more to live for.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps he did not make sufficient allowance for Mr. Labouchere; it is always so easy to advise.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading This unexpected rebuff from Mr. Labouchere rankled for many days in Andrew's mind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were moments when Andrew said to himself that he had nothing more to live for.
at the time that
From this reading There were moments when Andrew said to himself that he had nothing more to live for.
which person or people
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But to rage at a man (or woman) is the proof that we can adore them; it is only his loved ones who infuriate a Scotchman.
