used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Indeed, he made an occasional suggestion which was adopted by his kinsman.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, he made an occasional suggestion which was adopted by his kinsman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As might be expected, Brandon was by no means squeamish, and made no objection to what was proposed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
a youthful male person
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
Brandon
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From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As might be expected, Brandon was by no means squeamish, and made no objection to what was proposed.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As might be expected, Brandon was by no means squeamish, and made no objection to what was proposed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, he made an occasional suggestion which was adopted by his kinsman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, he made an occasional suggestion which was adopted by his kinsman.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he made an occasional suggestion which was adopted by his kinsman.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading Indeed, he made an occasional suggestion which was adopted by his kinsman.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As might be expected, Brandon was by no means squeamish, and made no objection to what was proposed.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading As might be expected, Brandon was by no means squeamish, and made no objection to what was proposed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As might be expected, Brandon was by no means squeamish, and made no objection to what was proposed.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
not any; not one
From this reading As might be expected, Brandon was by no means squeamish, and made no objection to what was proposed.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading As might be expected, Brandon was by no means squeamish, and made no objection to what was proposed.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading Indeed, he made an occasional suggestion which was adopted by his kinsman.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
politicadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlətɪk/
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading As might be expected, Brandon was by no means squeamish, and made no objection to what was proposed.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
squeamishadjectiveUS /ˈskwiːmɪʃ/
excessively fastidious and easily disgusted
From this reading As might be expected, Brandon was by no means squeamish, and made no objection to what was proposed.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Indeed, he made an occasional suggestion which was adopted by his kinsman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
TurnernounUS /ˈtɜːrnər/
United States slave and insurrectionist who in 1831 led a rebellion of slaves in Virginia; he was captured and executed (1800-1831)
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As might be expected, Brandon was by no means squeamish, and made no objection to what was proposed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The squire did not, of course, think it politic to reveal the real causes of his hostility to Harry, nor of the reasons which he had for desiring that the boy should be out of the way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading As might be expected, Brandon was by no means squeamish, and made no objection to what was proposed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is unnecessary to detail the conversation which took place between Squire Turner and Hartley Brandon, since the nature of it may be guessed from the events which followed.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading A LETTER FROM NEW YORK.
