used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS A BROTHER.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Is this, Iris?" he asked, "all your life?
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS A BROTHER.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is this, Iris?" he asked, "all your life?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading AS A BROTHER.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
christian-names
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From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
concessionnounUS /kənˈseʃən/
a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
of the present time and place
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
interpretationnounUS /ˌɪntɜːrprɪˈteɪʃən/
a mental representation of the meaning or significance of something
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
IrisnounUS /ˈaɪrəs/
plants with sword-shaped leaves and erect stalks bearing bright-colored flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals
From this reading "Is this, Iris?" he asked, "all your life?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
many times at short intervals
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
self-containedadjectiveUS /ˈselfkənˈteɪnd/
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Is this, Iris?" he asked, "all your life?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading If, he argued, a man is to be treated as a brother, there should be the immediate concession of the exchange of christian-names, and he should be allowed to call as often as he pleases.
hard to endure
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
the act of using
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Arnold immediately began to use the privilege accorded to him with a large and liberal interpretation.
but in spite of that
From this reading Naturally he began by trying to read the secret of a life self-contained, so dull, and yet so happy, so strange to his experience.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Is this, Iris?" he asked, "all your life?
