used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading The story of the Samphires satisfies adequately enough the exigencies of a peculiar case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The many are not concerned; the few will discern truth through the thin veil of fiction.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The story of the Samphires satisfies adequately enough the exigencies of a peculiar case.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The many are not concerned; the few will discern truth through the thin veil of fiction.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
constrainedadjectiveUS /kənˈstreɪnd/
lacking spontaneity; not natural
From this reading A desire he was constrained reluctantly to forego.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading A desire he was constrained reluctantly to forego.
wanted intensely
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
dignities
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From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading The many are not concerned; the few will discern truth through the thin veil of fiction.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
in a serious manner
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The story of the Samphires satisfies adequately enough the exigencies of a peculiar case.
exigenciesnounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “exigency” — a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading The story of the Samphires satisfies adequately enough the exigencies of a peculiar case.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The many are not concerned; the few will discern truth through the thin veil of fiction.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading The many are not concerned; the few will discern truth through the thin veil of fiction.
foregoverbUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading A desire he was constrained reluctantly to forego.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A desire he was constrained reluctantly to forego.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
indictverbUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪt/
accuse formally of a crime
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
jealouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒeləsli/
with jealousy
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
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 It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The many are not concerned; the few will discern truth through the thin veil of fiction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The story of the Samphires satisfies adequately enough the exigencies of a peculiar case.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading A desire he was constrained reluctantly to forego.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
Samphires
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From this reading The story of the Samphires satisfies adequately enough the exigencies of a peculiar case.
satisfiesverbUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪz/
third-person singular of “satisfy” — meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading The story of the Samphires satisfies adequately enough the exigencies of a peculiar case.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The story of the Samphires satisfies adequately enough the exigencies of a peculiar case.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading The many are not concerned; the few will discern truth through the thin veil of fiction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The many are not concerned; the few will discern truth through the thin veil of fiction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To these let it be said that the brother who attained to the highest honours and dignities of his profession earnestly desired that the truth concerning certain incidents in his earlier career should be told in a biography.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The many are not concerned; the few will discern truth through the thin veil of fiction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A desire he was constrained reluctantly to forego.
which person or people
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
a late time of life
From this reading It is likely that the brothers in this book will be recognised by some readers who may indict the good taste of revealing a secret guarded jealously during many years.
