affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
(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 It must be very unpleasant, though, to have to associate with them all the time.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It must be very unpleasant, though, to have to associate with them all the time.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
can't
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From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
Cuthbert
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From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
Dulce
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From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
a social unit living together
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
set up or found
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
NorrisnounUS /ˈnɔːrɪs/
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
RidersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
in the near future
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
Spence
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From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It must be very unpleasant, though, to have to associate with them all the time.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It must be very unpleasant, though, to have to associate with them all the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It must be very unpleasant, though, to have to associate with them all the time.
unpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading It must be very unpleasant, though, to have to associate with them all the time.
precisely as stated
From this reading It must be very unpleasant, though, to have to associate with them all the time.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I must confess, though, that I should like it better if he were an officer; for, as I have never known any private soldiers, I can't imagine what they are like.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The news afforded Mr. Norris immense satisfaction, while Spence Cuthbert declared that if Ridge were her brother she should be proud of him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading OFF FOR THE WAR Of course Ridge had written home and informed his family of his whereabouts as soon as he found himself regularly enlisted with the Rough Riders.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If that is said for my benefit," remarked Dulce, "you may rest assured that I am always proud of my brother.
