used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
anew
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Andrew would not stay at Brackenburn even for the night.
Apley
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From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Andrew would not stay at Brackenburn even for the night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
birthrightnounUS /ˈbɜːrθraɪt/
a right or privilege that you are entitled to at birth
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
Brackenburn
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From this reading Andrew would not stay at Brackenburn even for the night.
broken-spirited
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From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
give encouragement to
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
dreamingnounUS /ˈdriːmɪŋ/
imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
embitteredverbUS /emˈbɪtərd/
past form of “embitter” — cause to be bitter or resentful
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
divisible by two
From this reading Andrew would not stay at Brackenburn even for the night.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Andrew would not stay at Brackenburn even for the night.
a man of refinement
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
infringementnounUS /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒmənt/
an act that disregards an agreement or a right
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Andrew would not stay at Brackenburn even for the night.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
not any; not one
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Andrew would not stay at Brackenburn even for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading PUBLIC OPINION.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading PUBLIC OPINION.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
readjustedverbUS /ˌriːəˈdʒʌstɪd/
past form of “readjust” — adjust anew
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
determined
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Philip drove him to the station, doing his best to comfort and cheer him, but he reached Apley the next day, after a long night's journey, a broken-spirited and embittered old man.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Andrew would not stay at Brackenburn even for the night.
not in physical motion
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andrew would not stay at Brackenburn even for the night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He could not endure the sight of his grandson again, until he had readjusted his ideas and schemes, and had reconciled himself to his terrible disappointment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though this grandson of his could never be the fine English gentleman he had been dreaming about, still Andrew was resolved there should be no infringement of his birthright.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Andrew would not stay at Brackenburn even for the night.
