used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, his sympathy for Jack was enhanced by a certain similarity between his circumstances and Gabriele’s.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
dearly loved
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Indeed, his sympathy for Jack was enhanced by a certain similarity between his circumstances and Gabriele’s.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Indeed, his sympathy for Jack was enhanced by a certain similarity between his circumstances and Gabriele’s.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Indeed, his sympathy for Jack was enhanced by a certain similarity between his circumstances and Gabriele’s.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
descendantnounUS /dɪˈsendənt/
a person considered as descended from some ancestor
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During this period of enforced seclusion Father Mayenobe learnt Jack’s story.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading During this period of enforced seclusion Father Mayenobe learnt Jack’s story.
enhancedadjectiveUS /enˈhænst/
increased or intensified in value or beauty or quality
From this reading Indeed, his sympathy for Jack was enhanced by a certain similarity between his circumstances and Gabriele’s.
at any time
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
a social unit living together
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading During this period of enforced seclusion Father Mayenobe learnt Jack’s story.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
Gabriele's
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From this reading Indeed, his sympathy for Jack was enhanced by a certain similarity between his circumstances and Gabriele’s.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He told Jack her story.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, his sympathy for Jack was enhanced by a certain similarity between his circumstances and Gabriele’s.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Indeed, his sympathy for Jack was enhanced by a certain similarity between his circumstances and Gabriele’s.
Jack'snounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading During this period of enforced seclusion Father Mayenobe learnt Jack’s story.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
land-owner
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From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading During this period of enforced seclusion Father Mayenobe learnt Jack’s story.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
Mayenobe
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From this reading During this period of enforced seclusion Father Mayenobe learnt Jack’s story.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During this period of enforced seclusion Father Mayenobe learnt Jack’s story.
peersnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
an amount of time
From this reading During this period of enforced seclusion Father Mayenobe learnt Jack’s story.
PolishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading During this period of enforced seclusion Father Mayenobe learnt Jack’s story.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading Indeed, his sympathy for Jack was enhanced by a certain similarity between his circumstances and Gabriele’s.
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 During this period of enforced seclusion Father Mayenobe learnt Jack’s story.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Indeed, his sympathy for Jack was enhanced by a certain similarity between his circumstances and Gabriele’s.
tenantsnounUS /ˈtenənts/
plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Her father was a large land-owner, the descendant of a great Polish family, a man of noble character, greatly beloved of his tenants and respected by his peers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During this period of enforced seclusion Father Mayenobe learnt Jack’s story.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told Jack her story.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, his sympathy for Jack was enhanced by a certain similarity between his circumstances and Gabriele’s.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Though it made him feel more than ever the gravity of his position if his guest should be discovered, it did not abate by a jot his determination to do what he could for him.
