used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
beltedadjectiveUS /ˈbeltəd/
having or provided with a belt
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
bequeathverbUS /bɪˈkwiːθ/
leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
Brian
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From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
Brian's
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From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
demeanverbUS /dɪˈmiːn/
reduce in worth or character, usually verbally
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
dementedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmentɪd/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
descendantsnounUS /dɪˈsendənts/
all of the offspring of a given progenitor
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
doughty
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From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
DOWNSnounUS /daʊnz/
plural of “down” — soft fine feathers
From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
Fitz-Count
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
a state of high honor
From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
how
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From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
immediately past
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
perusalnounUS /pərˈuːzəl/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
phasesnounUS /ˈfeɪzəz/
plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
reader'snounUS /ˈriːdərz/
possessive form of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
a male human offspring
From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
sunkadjectiveUS /sʌŋk/
doomed to extinction
From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
carry out
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
tolerableadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːlərəbəl/
capable of being borne or endured
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading ON THE DOWNS We fear that Brian Fitz-Count must have sunk in the reader's estimation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Let us briefly review the phases of mind through which he had passed, and see whether we can find any rational explanation of his condition.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The one great desire of Brian's life was to have a son to whom he could bequeath his vast possessions, and his reflected glory.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading After the perusal of the last chapter, it is difficult to understand how a doughty warrior and belted knight could so demean himself as to take an old demented woman into his consultations, and come to her for guidance.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Life was short, but if he could live, as it were, in the persons of his descendants, it seemed as if death would be more tolerable.
