used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading His leave-taking on the Monday following Reg's confession was somewhat unexpected.
contemplateverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪt/
look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
wanted intensely
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
faultsnounUS /fɔːlts/
plural of “fault” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
feebleadjectiveUS /ˈfiːbəl/
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading His leave-taking on the Monday following Reg's confession was somewhat unexpected.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
how
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From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
of the present time and place
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
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 It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
immediately past
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading His leave-taking on the Monday following Reg's confession was somewhat unexpected.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
in like or similar manner
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
MATTHEWnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading His leave-taking on the Monday following Reg's confession was somewhat unexpected.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His leave-taking on the Monday following Reg's confession was somewhat unexpected.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
a course of conduct
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
continue talking
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
Reg
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From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
Reg's
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From this reading His leave-taking on the Monday following Reg's confession was somewhat unexpected.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
an educational institution
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His leave-taking on the Monday following Reg's confession was somewhat unexpected.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading His leave-taking on the Monday following Reg's confession was somewhat unexpected.
directed up
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His leave-taking on the Monday following Reg's confession was somewhat unexpected.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was almost more than he knew how to contemplate, but having started on the upward path, he determined to proceed, however difficult the way.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading PEACE AT LAST MATTHEW had returned to The Towers, having fulfilled his mission well.
which person or people
From this reading It was owing to the fact that he had received a letter from his father, who, feeling himself to be growing old and feeble, and likewise weary of his own society, desired his son's immediate return.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus was Reg left with the hardest battles to fight, namely, to confess his grievous faults to his Aunt Elizabeth, and to suffer his humiliation at school.
