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From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
ABBEYnounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Did he say anything?” at last he said—“did he say anything about—about Fanny?”
actingnounUS /ˈæktɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading He consoled himself with the idea that he had been actuated by affection for his profligate son; but such had not been the case.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He consoled himself with the idea that he had been actuated by affection for his profligate son; but such had not been the case.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading “Did he say anything?” at last he said—“did he say anything about—about Fanny?”
ARMSTRONGnounUS /ˈɑːrmstrɑːŋ/
United States astronaut; the first man to set foot on the Moon (July 20, 1969) (1930-)
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Did he say anything?” at last he said—“did he say anything about—about Fanny?”
bailiffsnounUS /ˈbeɪləfs/
plural of “bailiff” — an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading He closely questioned Lady Selina, with regard to all that had passed between her and her brother.
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He closely questioned Lady Selina, with regard to all that had passed between her and her brother.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He consoled himself with the idea that he had been actuated by affection for his profligate son; but such had not been the case.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He consoled himself with the idea that he had been actuated by affection for his profligate son; but such had not been the case.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He consoled himself with the idea that he had been actuated by affection for his profligate son; but such had not been the case.
Cashel
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
certainlyadverbUS /ˈsɜːrtənli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading He closely questioned Lady Selina, with regard to all that had passed between her and her brother.
considerableadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərəbəl/
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
consoledverbUS /kənˈsoʊld/
past form of “console” — give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading He consoled himself with the idea that he had been actuated by affection for his profligate son; but such had not been the case.
Couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
dearlyadverbUS /ˈdɪrli/
in a sincere and heartfelt manner
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
DELICATEadjectiveUS /ˈdeləkət/
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Did he say anything?” at last he said—“did he say anything about—about Fanny?”
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
endureverbUS /enˈdjʊr/
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
entrynounUS /ˈentri/
an item inserted in a written record
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
falsifyverbUS /ˈfɔːlsəfaɪ/
make false by mutilation or addition; as of a message or story
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading “Did he say anything?” at last he said—“did he say anything about—about Fanny?”
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
forcedadjectiveUS /fɔːrst/
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
GREYadjectiveUS /ɡreɪ/
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
handedadjectiveUS /ˈhændəd/
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He closely questioned Lady Selina, with regard to all that had passed between her and her brother.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He consoled himself with the idea that he had been actuated by affection for his profligate son; but such had not been the case.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He consoled himself with the idea that he had been actuated by affection for his profligate son; but such had not been the case.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
Kilcullen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
LadynounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He closely questioned Lady Selina, with regard to all that had passed between her and her brother.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading “Did he say anything?” at last he said—“did he say anything about—about Fanny?”
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
LordnounUS /lɔːrd/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
MISSIONnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
MRnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
ONprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He closely questioned Lady Selina, with regard to all that had passed between her and her brother.
payverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
pennynounUS /ˈpeni/
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
profligatenounUS /ˈprɔːflɪɡeɪt/
a dissolute man in fashionable society
From this reading He consoled himself with the idea that he had been actuated by affection for his profligate son; but such had not been the case.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He closely questioned Lady Selina, with regard to all that had passed between her and her brother.
reflectionnounUS /rɪˈflekʃən/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
regardnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrd/
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He closely questioned Lady Selina, with regard to all that had passed between her and her brother.
reliefnounUS /rɪˈliːf/
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
resolutionnounUS /ˌrezəˈluːʃən/
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Did he say anything?” at last he said—“did he say anything about—about Fanny?”
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading “Did he say anything?” at last he said—“did he say anything about—about Fanny?”
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
Selina
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From this reading He closely questioned Lady Selina, with regard to all that had passed between her and her brother.
sheriff'snounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
possessive form of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
silentlyadverbUS /ˈsaɪləntli/
without speaking
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He consoled himself with the idea that he had been actuated by affection for his profligate son; but such had not been the case.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He consoled himself with the idea that he had been actuated by affection for his profligate son; but such had not been the case.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Could he have handed him over to the sheriff’s officer silently and secretly, he would have done so; but his pride could not endure the reflection that all the world should know that bailiffs had forced an entry into Grey Abbey.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MR ARMSTRONG VISITS GREY ABBEY ON A DELICATE MISSION Lord Cashel certainly felt a considerable degree of relief when his daughter told him that Lord Kilcullen had left the house, and was on his way to Dublin, though he had been forced to pay so dearly for the satisfaction, had had to falsify his solemn assurance that he would not give his son another penny, and to break through his resolution of acting the Roman father [50].
