used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
consider or hold as true
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
admixturenoun
the state of impairing the quality or reducing the value of something
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
Attlebury
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From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
conceptionsnounUS /kənˈsepʃənz/
plural of “conception” — an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
concessionsnounUS /kənˈseʃənz/
plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could they, in the end, fail to move her?
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
disciple's
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From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
EmbeddedadjectiveUS /emˈbedɪd/
enclosed firmly in a surrounding mass
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Could they, in the end, fail to move her?
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
envoynounUS /ˈenvɔɪ/
a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Could they, in the end, fail to move her?
an act that fails
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Could they, in the end, fail to move her?
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
inexorableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈneksərəbəl/
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
engage in
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
Maxon
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From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Could they, in the end, fail to move her?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
not any; not one
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
self-vindication
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From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
in the near future
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
SUBVERSIVEnounUS /səbˈvɜːrsɪv/
a radical supporter of political or social revolution
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Could they, in the end, fail to move her?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
in the direction of
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His duty towards her--that inexorable duty from which no act of hers could free him--called upon him for another effort.
belonging to which person
From this reading He refused to accept the failure of the envoy through whose mouth he had been induced to make such great concessions and such generous promises.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Attlebury was with him in this view, though now with less hope of a favourable issue; he detected the fact that his disciple's desire for self-vindication was no less strong than his hope of saving Mrs. Maxon, and feared for the result of this admixture of objects.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading SUBVERSIVE Embedded in his own conceptions as in a rock, Cyril Maxon refused to believe that his wife would not soon "have had enough of it."
