used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had kept his word; for his own sake it had been easy, but, for his son's, there was a temptation he could scarcely withstand.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
(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 It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Hinchford did not forget the foolish and out-of-the-way thought of Mattie's.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
coldnessnounUS /ˈkoʊldnəs/
the sensation produced by low temperatures
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had kept his word; for his own sake it had been easy, but, for his son's, there was a temptation he could scarcely withstand.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Hinchford did not forget the foolish and out-of-the-way thought of Mattie's.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He had kept his word; for his own sake it had been easy, but, for his son's, there was a temptation he could scarcely withstand.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading Mr. Hinchford did not forget the foolish and out-of-the-way thought of Mattie's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Mr. Hinchford did not forget the foolish and out-of-the-way thought of Mattie's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
Hinchford
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From this reading Mr. Hinchford did not forget the foolish and out-of-the-way thought of Mattie's.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HIS TURN!
be the source of pain
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
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 The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
Mattie's
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From this reading Mr. Hinchford did not forget the foolish and out-of-the-way thought of Mattie's.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hinchford did not forget the foolish and out-of-the-way thought of Mattie's.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
not any; not one
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Hinchford did not forget the foolish and out-of-the-way thought of Mattie's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Hinchford did not forget the foolish and out-of-the-way thought of Mattie's.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
on one occasion
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
out-of-the-wayadjective
exceptional, unusual, or remarkable
From this reading Mr. Hinchford did not forget the foolish and out-of-the-way thought of Mattie's.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
determined
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
retentiveadjective
good at remembering
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading He had kept his word; for his own sake it had been easy, but, for his son's, there was a temptation he could scarcely withstand.
only a very short time before
From this reading He had kept his word; for his own sake it had been easy, but, for his son's, there was a temptation he could scarcely withstand.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
solicitedverbUS /səˈlɪsɪtɪd/
past form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading He had kept his word; for his own sake it had been easy, but, for his son's, there was a temptation he could scarcely withstand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Hinchford did not forget the foolish and out-of-the-way thought of Mattie's.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had kept his word; for his own sake it had been easy, but, for his son's, there was a temptation he could scarcely withstand.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Hinchford did not forget the foolish and out-of-the-way thought of Mattie's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading HIS TURN!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
welfarenounUS /ˈwelfer/
governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It has been already said that his memory was retentive enough in all things that affected his son's welfare, and the new suggestion kept his mind busy as the days stole on, and Sidney brought back his cheerful face but no good news with him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
withstandverbUS /wɪθˈstænd/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading He had kept his word; for his own sake it had been easy, but, for his son's, there was a temptation he could scarcely withstand.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He had kept his word; for his own sake it had been easy, but, for his son's, there was a temptation he could scarcely withstand.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
a late time of life
From this reading The old man's pride had kept him aloof from the brother for many years; he had been hurt by that brother's coldness, and he had resolved to show that he was able to work his own way in life, without that assistance which he had once solicited.
