used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
forgivenverbUS /fərˈɡɪvən/
inflected form of “forgive” — stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
a small worthless amount
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
something that is lost
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
Lynwood
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From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
on one occasion
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one sense, the worst was over.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In one sense, the worst was over.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
self-reproachnoun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading In one sense, the worst was over.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
carry out
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the knowledge that Dick was alive, and had forgiven him, he had gained what nothing could take away--peace of mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
the act of testing something
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But, on the other hand, he could not but feel sorrow and self-reproach for the grief and loss he had brought upon Dick's parents.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading True to his appointment, Jack met Lord Lynwood on the lawn next morning, and together they walked to the Bridge House in silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading In one sense, the worst was over.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though Jack was anxious to see Dick once more, he had to brace himself for what he knew would be a trial to both.
