used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
speak to
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The emotion of the morning had not tended to steady his ideas, and a severe reproof and long imposition was the consequence.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Meanwhile the young heir of Oakwood had passed no very pleasant day.
deignverbUS /deɪn/
do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
any strong feeling
From this reading The emotion of the morning had not tended to steady his ideas, and a severe reproof and long imposition was the consequence.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
FATHER'SnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
forbearingadjective
showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Meanwhile the young heir of Oakwood had passed no very pleasant day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading Meanwhile the young heir of Oakwood had passed no very pleasant day.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
Howard'snounUS /ˈhaʊərdz/
possessive form of “howard” — English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The emotion of the morning had not tended to steady his ideas, and a severe reproof and long imposition was the consequence.
impositionnounUS /ˌɪmpəˈzɪʃən/
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
From this reading The emotion of the morning had not tended to steady his ideas, and a severe reproof and long imposition was the consequence.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
go away from a place
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
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 The emotion of the morning had not tended to steady his ideas, and a severe reproof and long imposition was the consequence.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile the young heir of Oakwood had passed no very pleasant day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The emotion of the morning had not tended to steady his ideas, and a severe reproof and long imposition was the consequence.
MOTHER'SnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
not any; not one
From this reading Meanwhile the young heir of Oakwood had passed no very pleasant day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The emotion of the morning had not tended to steady his ideas, and a severe reproof and long imposition was the consequence.
Oakwood
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From this reading Meanwhile the young heir of Oakwood had passed no very pleasant day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile the young heir of Oakwood had passed no very pleasant day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Meanwhile the young heir of Oakwood had passed no very pleasant day.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Meanwhile the young heir of Oakwood had passed no very pleasant day.
pre-occupied
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From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
preceptornoun
teacher at a university or college (especially at Cambridge or Oxford)
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
PROPOSALnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
on the contrary
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading The emotion of the morning had not tended to steady his ideas, and a severe reproof and long imposition was the consequence.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The emotion of the morning had not tended to steady his ideas, and a severe reproof and long imposition was the consequence.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
SOLVEDadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
make steady
From this reading The emotion of the morning had not tended to steady his ideas, and a severe reproof and long imposition was the consequence.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The emotion of the morning had not tended to steady his ideas, and a severe reproof and long imposition was the consequence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading His thoughts since Mr. Howard's return had been so pre-occupied, that his studies had been unusually neglected; so much so, as rather to excite the displeasure of his gentle and forbearing preceptor.
precisely as stated
From this reading Meanwhile the young heir of Oakwood had passed no very pleasant day.
Vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The emotion of the morning had not tended to steady his ideas, and a severe reproof and long imposition was the consequence.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading AN UNPLEASANT PROPOSAL.--THE MYSTERY SOLVED.--A FATHER'S GRIEF FROM A MOTHER'S WEAKNESS.--A FATHER'S JOY FROM A MOTHER'S INFLUENCE.
which person or people
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Not one word did he deign to address Herbert and Edward, who, perceiving him leave the Vicarage with every mark of irritation, endeavored, during their walk home, to soothe him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Meanwhile the young heir of Oakwood had passed no very pleasant day.
