used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
matters of personal concern
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
BeechnounUS /biːtʃ/
any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
daresay
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From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
ELIZABETH'SnounUS /ɪˈlɪzəbəθs/
possessive form of “elizabeth” — daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading ELIZABETH'S GRIEVANCES.
apart from; not including
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
GRIEVANCESnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading ELIZABETH'S GRIEVANCES.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
hospitalities
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From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
sojournnounUS /ˈsoʊdʒərn/
a temporary stay (e.g., as a guest)
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
accept gladly
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
in or at the place that
From this reading But it was not his home now—(where, indeed, was his home?)—and he was after a short time made to feel, in a certain sort of way, that his visit had been sufficiently extended.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
Wilson'snounUS /ˈwɪlsənz/
possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading IT was quite true that Walter Wilson's state of health seemed to improve during his prolonged sojourn in his native place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But to gratify a whim of his own, or for some other reason, he kept this knowledge locked up in his own breast, except so far as he had shared it with his confidential man of business.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I daresay if he had chosen to reveal in full the state of his worldly affairs, he would have been made more welcome than he was to the hospitalities of Low Beech.
