used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
anew
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
ardentlyadverbUS /ˈɑːrdəntli/
in an ardent manner
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
BishopsnounUS /ˈbɪʃəps/
plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
ColenounUS /koʊl/
a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
Cole'snounUS /koʊlz/
possessive form of “cole” — a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head
From this reading Cole’s remorse was pitiful.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
only a very short time before
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
engage in
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
Malvern
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From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
on one occasion
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
PembrokenounUS /ˈpembroʊk/
the smaller and straight-legged variety of corgi having pointed ears and a short tail
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
Pembroke's
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From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
peremptorilyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Cole’s remorse was pitiful.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
quixoticadjectiveUS /kwɪkˈsɑːtɪk/
not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Cole’s remorse was pitiful.
reparationnounUS /ˌrepərˈeɪʃən/
compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
express in words
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
an educational institution
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
thrashingnounUS /ˈθræʃɪŋ/
a sound defeat
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He had taken the little clergyman to Malvern, and kept him a day or two before sending him home to his mother.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TO say that Pembroke was angry with Cole is hardly putting it strong enough.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading He ardently longed that he might once again inflict a thrashing upon him like those Cole had been wont to receive in his school days.
produce a literary work
From this reading He wanted to write to the whole House of Bishops, to make a public reparation, to do a number of quixotic things which Pembroke’s strong sense forbade peremptorily.
