used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The only question was about Margaret.
(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 was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
for the reason that
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
easiestadjectiveUS /ˈiːziəst/
superlative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
a young female
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
be the source of pain
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
go away from a place
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
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 It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
Margaret
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From this reading The only question was about Margaret.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
not any; not one
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
and nothing more
From this reading The only question was about Margaret.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The only question was about Margaret.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
Sandford
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From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
carry out
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was not possible for any high-spirited girl to submit to the footing he tried to put Grace upon, but he had grown to dislike her, and he did not at all mind having hurt her.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
at the time that
From this reading Mr. Sandford returned from his journey, knowing that when he arrived at home he should find no one there.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had chosen that time to leave home because it was the easiest way of avoiding an explanation, which, he half recognised to himself, must take the form of an apology.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
a late time of life
From this reading It was perfectly true that he thought his sister took an exaggerated view of what had passed, but that sense of right and wrong which does not desert a man for many years convicted him of blame.
