used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
(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 This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had not still an idea upon the matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
channelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading His own thoughts as to the choice of occupations for a young man ran in rather a circumscribed channel.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading His own thoughts as to the choice of occupations for a young man ran in rather a circumscribed channel.
circumscribedadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈskraɪbd/
subject to limits or subjected to limits
From this reading His own thoughts as to the choice of occupations for a young man ran in rather a circumscribed channel.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
carefully weighed
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not still an idea upon the matter.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
How
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From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had not still an idea upon the matter.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His own thoughts as to the choice of occupations for a young man ran in rather a circumscribed channel.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His own thoughts as to the choice of occupations for a young man ran in rather a circumscribed channel.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
come together
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
Musgrave
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From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading His own thoughts as to the choice of occupations for a young man ran in rather a circumscribed channel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
on one occasion
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His own thoughts as to the choice of occupations for a young man ran in rather a circumscribed channel.
by chance
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
protegé
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From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading His own thoughts as to the choice of occupations for a young man ran in rather a circumscribed channel.
on the contrary
From this reading His own thoughts as to the choice of occupations for a young man ran in rather a circumscribed channel.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
settlementnounUS /ˈsetəlmənt/
a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had not still an idea upon the matter.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/
Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His own thoughts as to the choice of occupations for a young man ran in rather a circumscribed channel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It is possible that Colonel Sutherland might have perhaps experienced a little annoyance at himself next day, for having so completely taken up and taken charge of the fortunes of his new _protegé_.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
precisely as stated
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That, however, did not give him half so much thought and perplexity as the other question which this morning presented itself to him more immediately, and demanded a settlement--How to meet, and what to decide upon for Horace.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This was a very different matter from the simple help which he could offer frankly to the straightforward Musgrave; and all his doubts of the previous night returned to him with fresh force, as he considered the subject once more.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading His own thoughts as to the choice of occupations for a young man ran in rather a circumscribed channel.
