used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
the state of being absent
From this reading Harry would have much preferred to relinquish his favor at the price of his absence; but not so her son.
in addition
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
BalfournounUS /ˈbælfɔːr/
English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
Balfour's
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From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
the act of departing
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
promote over another
From this reading Harry would have much preferred to relinquish his favor at the price of his absence; but not so her son.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
Gethin
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From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
good-humor
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From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry would have much preferred to relinquish his favor at the price of his absence; but not so her son.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TOILS.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
insureverbUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊr/
be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
immediately past
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Harry would have much preferred to relinquish his favor at the price of his absence; but not so her son.
absolutely essential
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harry would have much preferred to relinquish his favor at the price of his absence; but not so her son.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
and nothing more
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
more desirable than another
From this reading Harry would have much preferred to relinquish his favor at the price of his absence; but not so her son.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading Harry would have much preferred to relinquish his favor at the price of his absence; but not so her son.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading Harry would have much preferred to relinquish his favor at the price of his absence; but not so her son.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
only a very short time before
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Harry would have much preferred to relinquish his favor at the price of his absence; but not so her son.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
a male human offspring
From this reading Harry would have much preferred to relinquish his favor at the price of his absence; but not so her son.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TOILS.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
a special situation
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
TOILSnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading IN THE TOILS.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He also hinted, though it was scarcely necessary to insure her obedience, at certain brilliant prospects which were about to present themselves, through Balfour's means, if he were only kept in good-humor.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Solomon started for Gethin on the ensuing morning; but his wife did not, as usual, find his departure a relief, since Balfour remained behind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her last instructions from her husband were to treat this unwelcome guest with marked consideration, and to let him have his way in every thing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Harry would have much preferred to relinquish his favor at the price of his absence; but not so her son.
