used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He knew that he was doing wrong, that he was about to commit something in the shape of a crime.
how long something has existed
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
any thing at all
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading When a man has pledged himself to this kind of thing, it is marvellous how circumstances combine to help him.
combineverbUS /ˈkɑːmbaɪn/
have or possess in combination
From this reading When a man has pledged himself to this kind of thing, it is marvellous how circumstances combine to help him.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading He knew that he was doing wrong, that he was about to commit something in the shape of a crime.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He knew that he was doing wrong, that he was about to commit something in the shape of a crime.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He knew that he was doing wrong, that he was about to commit something in the shape of a crime.
embroilmentnoun
an intricate and confusing interpersonal or political situation
From this reading He tried hard to justify himself in his present embroilment.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He tried hard to justify himself in his present embroilment.
Haredale
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From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When a man has pledged himself to this kind of thing, it is marvellous how circumstances combine to help him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When a man has pledged himself to this kind of thing, it is marvellous how circumstances combine to help him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He tried hard to justify himself in his present embroilment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He tried hard to justify himself in his present embroilment.
how
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From this reading When a man has pledged himself to this kind of thing, it is marvellous how circumstances combine to help him.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He tried hard to justify himself in his present embroilment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
juggledverbUS /ˈdʒʌɡəld/
past form of “juggle” — influence by slyness
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading He tried hard to justify himself in his present embroilment.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading When a man has pledged himself to this kind of thing, it is marvellous how circumstances combine to help him.
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 He knew that he was doing wrong, that he was about to commit something in the shape of a crime.
lifetimenounUS /ˈlaɪftaɪm/
the period during which something is functional (as between birth and death)
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading When a man has pledged himself to this kind of thing, it is marvellous how circumstances combine to help him.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading When a man has pledged himself to this kind of thing, it is marvellous how circumstances combine to help him.
POISONOUSadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He tried hard to justify himself in his present embroilment.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading He knew that he was doing wrong, that he was about to commit something in the shape of a crime.
term of address for a man
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He knew that he was doing wrong, that he was about to commit something in the shape of a crime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that he was doing wrong, that he was about to commit something in the shape of a crime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
a special situation
From this reading When a man has pledged himself to this kind of thing, it is marvellous how circumstances combine to help him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When a man has pledged himself to this kind of thing, it is marvellous how circumstances combine to help him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
transgressornounUS /trænzˈɡresər/
someone who transgresses; someone who violates a law or command
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He tried hard to justify himself in his present embroilment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
at the time that
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A POISONOUS ATMOSPHERE It is impossible for a man to change the habits of a lifetime, especially when he has reached the age to which Sir George Haredale had attained.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He juggled with his conscience, but the ways of the transgressor are hard, and the master of Haredale Park was having anything but a good time.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He knew that he was doing wrong, that he was about to commit something in the shape of a crime.
