(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
be able to spare or give up
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I do confess it, Emily," Mr. Montfort answered, gravely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That is as much as to say, that under other circumstances--never mind!
AULDadjectiveUS /ɔːld/
a Scottish word
From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "That is as much as to say, that under other circumstances--never mind!
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do confess it, Emily," Mr. Montfort answered, gravely.
Emily
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From this reading "I do confess it, Emily," Mr. Montfort answered, gravely.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
the act of departing
From this reading I am not going to quarrel with you, John."
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading "I do confess it, Emily," Mr. Montfort answered, gravely.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is as much as to say, that under other circumstances--never mind!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do confess it, Emily," Mr. Montfort answered, gravely.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
LANG
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From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "That is as much as to say, that under other circumstances--never mind!
MontfortnounUS /ˈmɑːntfərt/
an English nobleman who led the baronial rebellion against Henry III (1208-1265)
From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I do confess it, Emily," Mr. Montfort answered, gravely.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "That is as much as to say, that under other circumstances--never mind!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "That is as much as to say, that under other circumstances--never mind!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not going to quarrel with you, John."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "That is as much as to say, that under other circumstances--never mind!
Peyton
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From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
an angry dispute
From this reading I am not going to quarrel with you, John."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
express in words
From this reading "That is as much as to say, that under other circumstances--never mind!
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
SYNE
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From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "That is as much as to say, that under other circumstances--never mind!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
at the time that
From this reading "But I am truly glad that my house has been able to afford you shelter when you were in need of it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am not going to quarrel with you, John."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading FOR AULD LANG SYNE "Confess that I have surprised you, John Montfort!" said Mrs. Peyton.
