used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Preston, who was rather a spare lady, with thin lips and a sharp, hatchet-like face, was in her own room.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She looked up as Godfrey entered.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading She looked up as Godfrey entered.
a movement into or inward
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mrs. Preston, who was rather a spare lady, with thin lips and a sharp, hatchet-like face, was in her own room.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
Godfrey
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From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
hatchet-like
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From this reading Mrs. Preston, who was rather a spare lady, with thin lips and a sharp, hatchet-like face, was in her own room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
an occurrence of something
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mrs. Preston, who was rather a spare lady, with thin lips and a sharp, hatchet-like face, was in her own room.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Mrs. Preston, who was rather a spare lady, with thin lips and a sharp, hatchet-like face, was in her own room.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She looked up as Godfrey entered.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
come into possession of
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Preston, who was rather a spare lady, with thin lips and a sharp, hatchet-like face, was in her own room.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
PRESTON
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From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
on the contrary
From this reading Mrs. Preston, who was rather a spare lady, with thin lips and a sharp, hatchet-like face, was in her own room.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
precisely, exactly
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Preston, who was rather a spare lady, with thin lips and a sharp, hatchet-like face, was in her own room.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Mrs. Preston, who was rather a spare lady, with thin lips and a sharp, hatchet-like face, was in her own room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She looked up as Godfrey entered.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
that is looked for
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
refrain from harming
From this reading Mrs. Preston, who was rather a spare lady, with thin lips and a sharp, hatchet-like face, was in her own room.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Mrs. Preston, who was rather a spare lady, with thin lips and a sharp, hatchet-like face, was in her own room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She looked up as Godfrey entered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So in the present instance, failing to receive from his father that moral support to which he deemed himself entitled, on entering the house he sought out his mother.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Preston, who was rather a spare lady, with thin lips and a sharp, hatchet-like face, was in her own room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading PRESTON Whenever Godfrey Preston had any difficulty with his father, he always went to his mother, and from her, right or wrong, he was sure to obtain sympathy.
