used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Grey, Grey—yes, that is clear; but for the rest—" "Could it have been Sir Grey Dumaresq?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Grey, Grey—yes, that is clear; but for the rest—" "Could it have been Sir Grey Dumaresq?"
without doubt or question
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Grey, Grey—yes, that is clear; but for the rest—" "Could it have been Sir Grey Dumaresq?"
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
true confidential information
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
Dumaresq
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From this reading Grey, Grey—yes, that is clear; but for the rest—" "Could it have been Sir Grey Dumaresq?"
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
divisible by two
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
how
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From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
overthrownverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈθroʊn/
inflected form of “overthrow” — cause the downfall of; of rulers
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
recollectverbUS /ˌrekəˈlekt/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Grey, Grey—yes, that is clear; but for the rest—" "Could it have been Sir Grey Dumaresq?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
Sedgemoor
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From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
term of address for a man
From this reading Grey, Grey—yes, that is clear; but for the rest—" "Could it have been Sir Grey Dumaresq?"
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading But the details of his story have escaped my memory, and I fear even his name is not clearly remembered.
express in words
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading "He did tell me somewhat of himself, and I do remember how that I thought his future something uncertain.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Grey—the Christian name—that do I recollect; for he said it was that of a kinsman of his whom I had overthrown at Sedgemoor in the days of the rebellion in the west.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Let us hope, then, that he has prospered without our aid," spoke the Duke.
an affirmative
From this reading Grey, Grey—yes, that is clear; but for the rest—" "Could it have been Sir Grey Dumaresq?"
