Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Each is eloquent about the sins of pride and hardness.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

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From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

(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 Each plainly took all the blame.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading Each plainly took all the blame.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

plural of “disaster” — a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each plainly took all the blame.

expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively

From this reading Each is eloquent about the sins of pride and hardness.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

the property of being rigid and resistant to pressure; not easily scratched; measured on Mohs scale

From this reading Each is eloquent about the sins of pride and hardness.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

the literary culture

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

a form of address for a man

From this reading RETURN OF MR.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RETURN OF MR.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

above and across; more than

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Each plainly took all the blame.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Each is eloquent about the sins of pride and hardness.

not clear to the understanding

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading RETURN OF MR.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading Each is eloquent about the sins of pride and hardness.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Each plainly took all the blame.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.

plural of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

in the company of; together with

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

a late time of life

From this reading WAVERTON It seems that, years afterwards, Harry and Alison were afflicted with a dreary and remorseful wonder at these wars.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Both, as they grew older, had something of a turn for moralising, and in their copious letters to their several children is evidence of much penitence and puzzling over the disasters of their youth.