used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WALK IN THE GARDEN In the last resort the issue lay with Sonia.
abatingverbUS /əˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “abate” — make less active or intense
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
affinitynounUS /əˈfɪnəti/
(immunology) the attraction between an antigen and an antibody
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In the crisis of his fate it has always seemed to me that Fitz displayed the inherent nobility of his character.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the crisis of his fate it has always seemed to me that Fitz displayed the inherent nobility of his character.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
cogencynounUS /ˈkoʊdʒənsi/
persuasive relevance
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
conferredverbUS /kənˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “confer” — have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
conflictnounUS /ˈkɑːnflɪkt/
an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading In the crisis of his fate it has always seemed to me that Fitz displayed the inherent nobility of his character.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
detachverbUS /ˈdɪtætʃ/
cause to become detached or separated; take off
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading In the crisis of his fate it has always seemed to me that Fitz displayed the inherent nobility of his character.
equationnounUS /ɪˈkweɪʒən/
a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading In the crisis of his fate it has always seemed to me that Fitz displayed the inherent nobility of his character.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
Fitz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the crisis of his fate it has always seemed to me that Fitz displayed the inherent nobility of his character.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading A WALK IN THE GARDEN In the last resort the issue lay with Sonia.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the crisis of his fate it has always seemed to me that Fitz displayed the inherent nobility of his character.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WALK IN THE GARDEN In the last resort the issue lay with Sonia.
inherentadjectiveUS /ɪnˈhɪrənt/
existing as an essential constituent or characteristic
From this reading In the crisis of his fate it has always seemed to me that Fitz displayed the inherent nobility of his character.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A WALK IN THE GARDEN In the last resort the issue lay with Sonia.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the crisis of his fate it has always seemed to me that Fitz displayed the inherent nobility of his character.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
immediately past
From this reading A WALK IN THE GARDEN In the last resort the issue lay with Sonia.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A WALK IN THE GARDEN In the last resort the issue lay with Sonia.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the crisis of his fate it has always seemed to me that Fitz displayed the inherent nobility of his character.
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading In the crisis of his fate it has always seemed to me that Fitz displayed the inherent nobility of his character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
on one occasion
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
prerogativenounUS /prɪˈrɑːɡətɪv/
a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
recogniseverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
show approval or appreciation of
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading A WALK IN THE GARDEN In the last resort the issue lay with Sonia.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the crisis of his fate it has always seemed to me that Fitz displayed the inherent nobility of his character.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
Sonia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A WALK IN THE GARDEN In the last resort the issue lay with Sonia.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
spiritualadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtʃuːəl/
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WALK IN THE GARDEN In the last resort the issue lay with Sonia.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
wagedverbUS /weɪdʒd/
past form of “wage” — carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading A WALK IN THE GARDEN In the last resort the issue lay with Sonia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading Her husband had the wisdom to recognise that; although his own happiness was at stake, the matter was beyond the restricted sphere of the personal equation.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It was wise and right that Fitz should detach himself as far as possible from the conflict that was being waged between father and daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A WALK IN THE GARDEN In the last resort the issue lay with Sonia.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
but in spite of that
From this reading Once the King, with immense force and cogency, had revealed the situation in its true aspect, his son-in-law, without abating a single claim to his wife's consideration, yet refrained from unduly exercising the prerogative conferred upon him by their spiritual affinity.
