used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
any thing at all
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
Arden
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From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Here was a pleasant piece of news to take back to Clare.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
Clare
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From this reading Here was a pleasant piece of news to take back to Clare.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
dogcartnoun
a cart drawn by a dog
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
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 Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
Edgar'snounUS /ˈedɡərz/
possessive form of “edgar” — 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 It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a pleasant piece of news to take back to Clare.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
inexperiencenounUS /ˌɪnɪkˈspɪriəns/
lack of experience and the knowledge and understanding derived from experience
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
kinsmannounUS /ˈkɪnzmæn/
a male relative
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Here was a pleasant piece of news to take back to Clare.
not any; not one
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Here was a pleasant piece of news to take back to Clare.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Here was a pleasant piece of news to take back to Clare.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
with speed
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
scruplesnounUS /ˈskruːpəlz/
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
carry out
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
undesirableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
not wanted
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
at the time that
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
which person or people
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had tried with much simplicity to avoid his kinsman Arden, thinking, in his inexperience, that if he did not repeat his invitation, or if no further conversation took place between them as to that visit in June, that the other would take it for granted, as he himself would have been quick to do, that such a visit was undesirable.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Edgar, however, had reckoned without his guest, who was not a man to let any such trifling scruples stand in the way of his personal comfort.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be difficult to imagine anything more uncomfortable than were Edgar’s feelings as he drove home that evening.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He was on the lawn with some of the other gentlemen when Edgar got into his dogcart, and shouted to him quickly, “I shall see you in a few days,” as he drove past.
