used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He had been able to take it for granted with all the carelessness of youth that his father disliked him.
(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 had been able to take it for granted with all the carelessness of youth that his father disliked him.
any thing at all
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading He had been able to take it for granted with all the carelessness of youth that his father disliked him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course there was really no such possibility; but still the merest suggestion of it excited the young man.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading He had been able to take it for granted with all the carelessness of youth that his father disliked him.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
Dr
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From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
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 It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
at any time
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Of course there was really no such possibility; but still the merest suggestion of it excited the young man.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He had been able to take it for granted with all the carelessness of youth that his father disliked him.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Of course there was really no such possibility; but still the merest suggestion of it excited the young man.
merestadjectiveUS /ˈmerəst/
superlative of “mere” — being nothing more than specified
From this reading Of course there was really no such possibility; but still the merest suggestion of it excited the young man.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
not any; not one
From this reading Of course there was really no such possibility; but still the merest suggestion of it excited the young man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Of course there was really no such possibility; but still the merest suggestion of it excited the young man.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
Somers
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From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
not in physical motion
From this reading Of course there was really no such possibility; but still the merest suggestion of it excited the young man.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Of course there was really no such possibility; but still the merest suggestion of it excited the young man.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Of course there was really no such possibility; but still the merest suggestion of it excited the young man.
believed likely
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
carry out
From this reading He had been able to take it for granted with all the carelessness of youth that his father disliked him.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
precisely as stated
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had known very well for the greater part of his life that his father did not love him; but the idea that doubt had ever fallen upon his rights, that there had been a possibility of shutting him out from his natural inheritance, had never entered his mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was, however, some time before Edgar got over the painful impression made upon his mind by what Dr. Somers had said.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been able to take it for granted with all the carelessness of youth that his father disliked him.
but in spite of that
From this reading It seemed to hint at a deeper secret in his own existence than anything he had yet suspected.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Of course there was really no such possibility; but still the merest suggestion of it excited the young man.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading He had been able to take it for granted with all the carelessness of youth that his father disliked him.
