used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
a youthful male person
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
Boyvill
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From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not expect opposition; but he wished to give a right turn to Gerard's expressions.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He did not expect opposition; but he wished to give a right turn to Gerard's expressions.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He did not expect opposition; but he wished to give a right turn to Gerard's expressions.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
filialadjectiveUS /ˈfɪliəl/
designating the generation or the sequence of generations following the parental generation
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
Gerard
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From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
Gerard's
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From this reading He did not expect opposition; but he wished to give a right turn to Gerard's expressions.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He did not expect opposition; but he wished to give a right turn to Gerard's expressions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
how
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From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
a message received and understood
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
interchangenounUS /ˌɪntərˈtʃeɪndʒ/
a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
LordsnounUS /lɔːrdz/
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not expect opposition; but he wished to give a right turn to Gerard's expressions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading He did not expect opposition; but he wished to give a right turn to Gerard's expressions.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
on the contrary
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He did not expect opposition; but he wished to give a right turn to Gerard's expressions.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
a male human offspring
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He did not expect opposition; but he wished to give a right turn to Gerard's expressions.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
variancenounUS /ˈveriəns/
an event that departs from expectations
From this reading The sort of cold distance that separation and variance of feeling produced, rendered their intercourse little like the tender interchange of parental and filial love.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "On the following day the journey was performed; and it had been arranged that Gerard should rest on the subsequent one; the third being fixed for his attendance in the House of Lords.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He did not expect opposition; but he wished to give a right turn to Gerard's expressions.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Sir Boyvill had been informed how sullenly (that was the word they used) the boy had received the information conveyed him by his tutor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would rather have been excused saying a word himself to his son on the subject; but this account, and the boy's request to see him, forced him to change his purpose.
