used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
(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 He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
a quantity of money
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
arisenverbUS /ərˈɪzən/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
CHANDELIERnounUS /ʃændəˈlɪr/
branched lighting fixture; often ornate; hangs from the ceiling
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
CHARLES'SnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlzɪz/
possessive form of “charles” — King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
CONSPIRATORnounUS /kənˈspɪrətər/
a member of a conspiracy
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
foster-brothernoun
your foster brother is a male who is not a son of your parents but who is raised by your parents
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Till Charles went to Shrewsbury, he had never had another playfellow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Till Charles went to Shrewsbury, he had never had another playfellow.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
the state of being honored
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
HOW
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From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
INSIGHTnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
moorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Till Charles went to Shrewsbury, he had never had another playfellow.
obliterateverbUS /əˈblɪtəreɪt/
mark for deletion, rub off, or erase
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
paddleverbUS /ˈpædəl/
propel with a paddle
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
playfellownoun
a companion at play
From this reading Till Charles went to Shrewsbury, he had never had another playfellow.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
without much difficulty
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
Shrewsbury
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From this reading Till Charles went to Shrewsbury, he had never had another playfellow.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
SOLILOQUISED
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From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
up to a particular time
From this reading Till Charles went to Shrewsbury, he had never had another playfellow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GIVES US AN INSIGHT INTO CHARLES'S DOMESTIC RELATIONS, AND SHOWS HOW THE GREAT CONSPIRATOR SOLILOQUISED TO THE GRAND CHANDELIER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Till Charles went to Shrewsbury, he had never had another playfellow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, to the honour of both of them be it said, there was more than this--a most sincere and hearty affection; a feeling for one another which, we shall see, lasted through everything.
William
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From this reading It may be readily conceived that a considerable amount of familiarity existed between Charles and his servant and foster-brother William.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He and William had been allowed to paddle about on the sand, or ride together on the moor, as they would, till a boy's friendship had arisen, sufficiently strong to obliterate all considerations of rank between them.
