used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At best he was but a haughty egotist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What did this poor dupe of an exaggeration save?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At best he was but a haughty egotist.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading At best he was but a haughty egotist.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
BrutusnounUS /ˈbruːtəs/
statesman of ancient Rome who (with Cassius) led a conspiracy to assassinate Julius Caesar (85-42 BC)
From this reading I understand why Brutus should slay his sons.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At best he was but a haughty egotist.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By that sacrifice he saved his country!
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading By that sacrifice he saved his country!
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did this poor dupe of an exaggeration save?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
dupeverbUS /duːp/
fool or hoax
From this reading What did this poor dupe of an exaggeration save?
egotistnounUS /ˈiːɡətɪst/
a conceited and self-centered person
From this reading At best he was but a haughty egotist.
exaggerationnounUS /ɪɡˌzædʒərˈeɪʃən/
extravagant exaggeration
From this reading What did this poor dupe of an exaggeration save?
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading At best he was but a haughty egotist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What did this poor dupe of an exaggeration save?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading What did this poor dupe of an exaggeration save?
Roland
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From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading By that sacrifice he saved his country!
except for; apart from
From this reading What did this poor dupe of an exaggeration save?
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading By that sacrifice he saved his country!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I understand why Brutus should slay his sons.
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading I understand why Brutus should slay his sons.
plural of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading I understand why Brutus should slay his sons.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By that sacrifice he saved his country!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What did this poor dupe of an exaggeration save?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I understand why Brutus should slay his sons.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading My father took three strides up and down the room, and then, halting on his hearth, and facing his brother, he thus spoke: "I condemn his deed, Roland!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At best he was but a haughty egotist.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did this poor dupe of an exaggeration save?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I understand why Brutus should slay his sons.
