used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
(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 "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
Desmond
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From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not say that I shall regain the estates.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading I do not say that I shall regain the estates.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
set up or found
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
Godolphin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
highest in quality
From this reading "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not say that I shall regain the estates.
O'Carroll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
by chance
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading I do not say that I shall regain the estates.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
express in words
From this reading I do not say that I shall regain the estates.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I do not say that I shall regain the estates.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
a male human offspring
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
at the time that
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
which person or people
From this reading Mike, who had remained silent during the conversation between his sister and Desmond, returned to the room after seeing her out.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My having been in the Brigade will certainly render it difficult for me to do so, though possibly, with the patronage of Lord Godolphin, I may succeed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Mike, you have rendered me many services, but this is the greatest of all.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Little did I think, when you said you had found your sister, and that she was coming to me this morning, that she would be able to clear up the mystery of my birth, and to place me in a position to prove myself a son of James O'Carroll.
