1917
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From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _he_ had committed atrocities; _he_ did not fight fairly; _he_ was a German, the Germans....
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading No place for him during the war—no place afterwards.
anew
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
atrocitiesnounUS /əˈtrɑːsətiz/
plural of “atrocity” — the quality of being shockingly cruel and inhumane
From this reading _he_ had committed atrocities; _he_ did not fight fairly; _he_ was a German, the Germans....
attacksnounUS /əˈtæks/
plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading _he_ had committed atrocities; _he_ did not fight fairly; _he_ was a German, the Germans....
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading _he_ had committed atrocities; _he_ did not fight fairly; _he_ was a German, the Germans....
dimlyadverbUS /ˈdɪmli/
in a dim indistinct manner
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading No place for him during the war—no place afterwards.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
EnglishmennounUS /ˌeŋˈlɪʃmən/
plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/
with no protection or shield
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
to certain extent or degree
From this reading _he_ had committed atrocities; _he_ did not fight fairly; _he_ was a German, the Germans....
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading _he_ had committed atrocities; _he_ did not fight fairly; _he_ was a German, the Germans....
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No place for him during the war—no place afterwards.
a person of German nationality
From this reading _he_ had committed atrocities; _he_ did not fight fairly; _he_ was a German, the Germans....
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
From this reading _he_ had committed atrocities; _he_ did not fight fairly; _he_ was a German, the Germans....
Gryce
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From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
Gryce's
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From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
harmlesslyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrmləsli/
in a harmless manner
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No place for him during the war—no place afterwards.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
and nothing more
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
not any; not one
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now ...
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
pesteredadjectiveUS /ˈpestərd/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading No place for him during the war—no place afterwards.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
reprievenounUS /riˈpriːv/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
Richard
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From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
slithered
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From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading No place for him during the war—no place afterwards.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mr Gryce had not improved with keeping; and Richard was again exposed, without shield, to the old pestered agony of responsibility ...
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading I All this year of hope and reprieve, Richard had just dimly realized the continuation of Mr Gryce’s attacks; but they had slithered more or less harmlessly off the conviction that in the September of 1917 would come his own chance to prove to Englishmen whether or no he be an Englishman.
