used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
Apley
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From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
an opposing military force
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
exceedverbUS /ɪkˈsiːd/
be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
GoldsmithnounUS /ˈɡoʊldsmɪθ/
an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
only a very short time before
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
impotentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmpətənt/
lacking power or ability
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
a male human offspring
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
Sophy's
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From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
carry out
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What measures he had expected Sidney Martin to take in order publicly to acknowledge Sophy's son he hardly knew.
at the time that
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But to send him to so distant a spot, without any open recognition of his rights, was a step that filled the old man with suspicion.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading Sidney came back to Apley, but Andrew refused to see him, feeling that it was impossible to forgive his enemy, and equally impossible to control his impotent wrath.
YorkshirenounUS /ˈjɔːrkʃər/
a former large county in northern England; in 1974 it was divided into three smaller counties
From this reading Nothing could exceed the rage of Andrew Goldsmith when he heard that his grandson was about to be taken to Yorkshire, instead of being brought to Apley.
