used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He could not act against his convictions; he must do what he thought best, and take the consequences.
anew
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He could not act against his convictions; he must do what he thought best, and take the consequences.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
Allenwood
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From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He regretted this, but he could not allow it to influence him.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
for the reason that
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He could not act against his convictions; he must do what he thought best, and take the consequences.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
Broadwood
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From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He regretted this, but he could not allow it to influence him.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
Colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He could not act against his convictions; he must do what he thought best, and take the consequences.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading He could not act against his convictions; he must do what he thought best, and take the consequences.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He regretted this, but he could not allow it to influence him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He could not act against his convictions; he must do what he thought best, and take the consequences.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could not act against his convictions; he must do what he thought best, and take the consequences.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He regretted this, but he could not allow it to influence him.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
Kenwyne
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From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
go away from a place
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
Mowbray
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From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He regretted this, but he could not allow it to influence him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
others
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From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
REBUFFverbUS /rɪˈbʌf/
reject outright and bluntly
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading He regretted this, but he could not allow it to influence him.
except for; apart from
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
cut with a saw
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
carry out
From this reading He could not act against his convictions; he must do what he thought best, and take the consequences.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He regretted this, but he could not allow it to influence him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He could not act against his convictions; he must do what he thought best, and take the consequences.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He regretted this, but he could not allow it to influence him.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
undoneadjectiveUS /ənˈdʌn/
not done
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Allenwood, in which he now had a strong interest, must not be allowed to suffer because of the Colonel's old-fashioned opinions.
which person or people
From this reading Harding saw what ought to be done; and he felt that to leave it undone, in order to save himself trouble, would be weak and, in a sense, treacherous to those who now looked to him for a lead.
WinnipegnounUS /ˈwɪnɪpəɡ/
the capital and largest city of Manitoba; located in southern Manitoba; known for severe winters
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE REBUFF Harding spent a busy week in Winnipeg, carrying out a scheme he had agreed upon with Broadwood, Kenwyne, and one or two others, though he feared it would again bring him into conflict with Colonel Mowbray.
