used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
AffectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was hardly possible that Drumsheugh’s passion would remain at its first white heat.
being joined in close association
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
Balcairnie
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From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
Drumsheugh
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From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
Drumsheugh's
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From this reading It was hardly possible that Drumsheugh’s passion would remain at its first white heat.
enlightenedadjectiveUS /ˌenˈlaɪtənd/
having knowledge and spiritual insight
From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was hardly possible that Drumsheugh’s passion would remain at its first white heat.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was hardly possible that Drumsheugh’s passion would remain at its first white heat.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading It was hardly possible that Drumsheugh’s passion would remain at its first white heat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading PEGGY’S WELCOME HOME.
indefensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfensəbəl/
(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was hardly possible that Drumsheugh’s passion would remain at its first white heat.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
offendersnounUS /əˈfendərz/
plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It was hardly possible that Drumsheugh’s passion would remain at its first white heat.
Peggy
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From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
PEGGY'S
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From this reading PEGGY’S WELCOME HOME.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was hardly possible that Drumsheugh’s passion would remain at its first white heat.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It was hardly possible that Drumsheugh’s passion would remain at its first white heat.
scareverbUS /sker/
cause fear in
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
express in speech
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Balcairnie could have spoken out and enlightened the neighbourhood, but he did not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
untenableadjectiveUS /ənˈtenəbəl/
(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
accept gladly
From this reading PEGGY’S WELCOME HOME.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
a Caucasian
From this reading It was hardly possible that Drumsheugh’s passion would remain at its first white heat.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Granted that the position was most awkward and indefensible, it had not become so untenable as to shock and scare a man like Balcairnie--not wholly unaccustomed to such difficult conditions--into breaking his word and exposing the offenders, with whom he had been ‘art and part,’ for the good of one or both.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was hardly possible that Drumsheugh’s passion would remain at its first white heat.
but in spite of that
From this reading Affectionately attached as he was both to Drumsheugh and Peggy, he had not as yet any strong temptation to speak out and shame the Devil, while delivering his victims.
