used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
analysed
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From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
ancestrynounUS /ˈænsestri/
the descendants of one individual
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
besettingverbUS /bɪˈsetɪŋ/
inflected form of “beset” — annoy continually or chronically
From this reading He might have owned, found in a candid vein, that selfishness was his besetting fault.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
Brett
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From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading He might have owned, found in a candid vein, that selfishness was his besetting fault.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
a young person of either sex
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
divisible by two
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
accept an excuse for
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading He might have owned, found in a candid vein, that selfishness was his besetting fault.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
set up or found
From this reading He might have owned, found in a candid vein, that selfishness was his besetting fault.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might have owned, found in a candid vein, that selfishness was his besetting fault.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
Hubert
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From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
an instinctive motive
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
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 It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
and nothing more
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He might have owned, found in a candid vein, that selfishness was his besetting fault.
pamperedverbUS /ˈpæmpərd/
past form of “pamper” — treat with excessive indulgence
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
philosophersnounUS /fəˈlɑːsəfərz/
plural of “philosopher” — a specialist in philosophy
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
express in words
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
selfishnessnounUS /ˈselfɪʃnəs/
stinginess resulting from a concern for your own welfare and a disregard of others
From this reading He might have owned, found in a candid vein, that selfishness was his besetting fault.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
a male human offspring
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He might have owned, found in a candid vein, that selfishness was his besetting fault.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A SCENE IN THE HOME Hubert Brett could never quite escape from business; he analysed himself too much.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
veinnounUS /veɪn/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart
From this reading He might have owned, found in a candid vein, that selfishness was his besetting fault.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading His action sprung from impulse, education, ancestry, whatever source philosophers may choose to say, but it was followed by a sequel due to his own introspection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He tended in this way to set up something like a chain--a sequence of states which might almost be expected after any given act.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading It had been so--this would be his excuse, if he indeed admitted what certainly he knew--it had been so from birth; at any rate since he recalled himself an only son and younger than his only sister, pampered and indulged so far as even a small child could wish.
