used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
in actual fact
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
affirmednounUS /əˈfɜːrmd/
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
for the reason that
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading THE OAK BEGINS TO GROW.
Brian
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From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
child'snounUS /tʃaɪldz/
possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
discreditedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskredɪtɪd/
being unjustly brought into disrepute
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
figurativelyadverbUS /fɪˈɡjʊrətɪvli/
in a figurative sense
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE OAK BEGINS TO GROW.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the legend of the planting of Kildhurm's Oak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
Kildhurm
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
Kildhurm's
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From this reading This is the legend of the planting of Kildhurm's Oak.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading This is the legend of the planting of Kildhurm's Oak.
literallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
not any; not one
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading THE OAK BEGINS TO GROW.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is the legend of the planting of Kildhurm's Oak.
plantingnounUS /ˈplæntɪŋ/
the act of fixing firmly in place
From this reading This is the legend of the planting of Kildhurm's Oak.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
term of address for a man
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
a male human offspring
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OAK BEGINS TO GROW.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the legend of the planting of Kildhurm's Oak.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OAK BEGINS TO GROW.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading But there is no trustworthy evidence in support of such a charge, and it may therefore be discredited.
unconquerableadjective
not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
the words that are spoken
From this reading It has, indeed, been affirmed that the child's words were literally true, and that Lady Kildhurm died actually and not figuratively by her husband's hand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The fact remains that father and son were never reconciled; not because the latter held to his childish threat, but because Sir Brian conceived an unconquerable dread of him, and would never willingly have him in his presence.
