used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I am afraid if you make a mistake, it will prove a momentous one."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
(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 "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am afraid if you make a mistake, it will prove a momentous one."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
bearingsnounUS /ˈberɪŋz/
plural of “bearing” — relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
a youthful male person
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
Brandon
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From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
deem to be
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
move gently or carefully
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
how
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From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I am afraid if you make a mistake, it will prove a momentous one."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I am afraid if you make a mistake, it will prove a momentous one."
It's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
go away from a place
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
engage in
From this reading I am afraid if you make a mistake, it will prove a momentous one."
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading I am afraid if you make a mistake, it will prove a momentous one."
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading I am afraid if you make a mistake, it will prove a momentous one."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I am afraid if you make a mistake, it will prove a momentous one."
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
plumsnounUS /plʌmz/
plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
be shown or be found to be
From this reading I am afraid if you make a mistake, it will prove a momentous one."
quoth
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From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
an educational institution
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
SOPHISTRYnounUS /ˈsɔːfɪstriː/
a deliberately invalid argument displaying ingenuity in reasoning in the hope of deceiving someone
From this reading SOPHISTRY.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
a special situation
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
Val
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From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
at the time that
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He spoke with a certain feeling of restraint, his advice had not been asked; and the two brothers began to perceive by this time that it was hard to keep up an air of easy familiarity when neither felt really at ease.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "'As he has not trusted me, he will never know how I should scorn to be a thief,' quoth the school boy yesterday, when his master's orchard gate was locked; but, 'It's all his own fault,' quoth the same boy to-day while he was stealing his master's plums, 'why did he leave the gate ajar?'"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "Val," said Brandon, "I do hope you will give yourself time to consider this thing in all its bearings before you decide.
