used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What reason did she give for refusing you?" he asked sharply.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
confined by bonds
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I suppose she does not care for me."
CasparnounUS /ˈkæspər/
(New Testament) one of the three sages from the east who came bearing gifts for the infant Jesus
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "What reason did she give for refusing you?" he asked sharply.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I suppose she does not care for me."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading DOUBT.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "What reason did she give for refusing you?" he asked sharply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I suppose she does not care for me."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
Kenyon
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From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
Lesley
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From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
Lesley's
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From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
Maurice
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From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I suppose she does not care for me."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "What reason did she give for refusing you?" he asked sharply.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading "What reason did she give for refusing you?" he asked sharply.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "What reason did she give for refusing you?" he asked sharply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What reason did she give for refusing you?" he asked sharply.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose she does not care for me."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What reason did she give for refusing you?" he asked sharply.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He felt himself bound to respect Lesley's confidences--if such they might be called--respecting the promise which kept her from returning his love; but he could not help a certain bitterness of tone in referring to his interview with her; and his friend observed the bitterness.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was a difficult matter for Maurice Kenyon so to word his report to Caspar Brooke as not to excite his displeasure against Lesley.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What reason did she give for refusing you?" he asked sharply.
