used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After that interview Allen came no more to the Red House.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading After that interview Allen came no more to the Red House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
applicableadjectiveUS /ˈæpləkəbəl/
capable of being applied; having relevance
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to justify his conduct by telling the truth--he could not do so.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading After that interview Allen came no more to the Red House.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
desertionnounUS /dɪˈzɜːrʃən/
withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But to justify his conduct by telling the truth--he could not do so.
Dora
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From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
Edermont
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From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
enlightenverbUS /ˌenˈlaɪtən/
make understand
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
forsookverbUS /fɔːrˈsʊk/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
a young female
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After that interview Allen came no more to the Red House.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
insuperableadjective
impossible to surmount
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading After that interview Allen came no more to the Red House.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading But to justify his conduct by telling the truth--he could not do so.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After that interview Allen came no more to the Red House.
not any; not one
From this reading After that interview Allen came no more to the Red House.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading After that interview Allen came no more to the Red House.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading But to justify his conduct by telling the truth--he could not do so.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After that interview Allen came no more to the Red House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After that interview Allen came no more to the Red House.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After that interview Allen came no more to the Red House.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But to justify his conduct by telling the truth--he could not do so.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
which person or people
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If things looked black against him, he would have to put up with the situation as best he could.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He was aware that his behaviour appeared shameful; for no other word was applicable to the conduct of a man who forsook a girl to whom he had been engaged a year, and refused to disclose the reason of such desertion.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he could act in no other way, for the bar to the marriage, as revealed by Edermont, was so insuperable and terrible that Allen could not bring himself to enlighten Dora on the subject.
