used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Dr Grayson has accepted the invitation for his adopted son.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Dr Grayson has accepted the invitation for his adopted son.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I wish Edgar would display courage of any kind," said Sir James.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Why, you ran away from the bulls too, papa," said Master Edgar.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
a youthful male person
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading "Why, you ran away from the bulls too, papa," said Master Edgar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "I wish Edgar would display courage of any kind," said Sir James.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading "I wish Edgar would display courage of any kind," said Sir James.
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From this reading Dr Grayson has accepted the invitation for his adopted son.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading "I wish Edgar would display courage of any kind," said Sir James.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr Grayson has accepted the invitation for his adopted son.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Why, you ran away from the bulls too, papa," said Master Edgar.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
Grayson
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From this reading Dr Grayson has accepted the invitation for his adopted son.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr Grayson has accepted the invitation for his adopted son.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr Grayson has accepted the invitation for his adopted son.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wish Edgar would display courage of any kind," said Sir James.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Dr Grayson has accepted the invitation for his adopted son.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "I wish Edgar would display courage of any kind," said Sir James.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I wish Edgar would display courage of any kind," said Sir James.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Why, you ran away from the bulls too, papa," said Master Edgar.
a particular point in time
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I wish Edgar would display courage of any kind," said Sir James.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
and nothing more
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Why, you ran away from the bulls too, papa," said Master Edgar.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Why, you ran away from the bulls too, papa," said Master Edgar.
reprovinglyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I wish Edgar would display courage of any kind," said Sir James.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I wish Edgar would display courage of any kind," said Sir James.
a male human offspring
From this reading Dr Grayson has accepted the invitation for his adopted son.
sufferernounUS /ˈsʌfərər/
a person suffering from an illness
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Why, you ran away from the bulls too, papa," said Master Edgar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Why, you ran away from the bulls too, papa," said Master Edgar.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I am a great sufferer from nervousness, Edgar," said Sir James reprovingly; "but we were not discussing that question.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
whimnounUS /wɪm/
a sudden desire
From this reading It is his whim for the moment, and it is only becoming on my part to show that we are grateful for the way in which the boy behaved.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, you ran away from the bulls too, papa," said Master Edgar.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish Edgar would display courage of any kind," said Sir James.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I wish Edgar would display courage of any kind," said Sir James.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why, you ran away from the bulls too, papa," said Master Edgar.
