used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
anew
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
(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 But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
Annesley
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From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
on or to one side
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I was still without definite news of what had happened between the two sisters while I was covering their movements at Culoz.
Blackadder
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From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
championshipnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/
the status of being a champion
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
Claire
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From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
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 [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading I was still without definite news of what had happened between the two sisters while I was covering their movements at Culoz.
culminatingverbUS /ˈkʌlməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “culminate” — end, especially to reach a final or climactic stage
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
Culoz
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From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading I was still without definite news of what had happened between the two sisters while I was covering their movements at Culoz.
having made preparations
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
psychological suffering
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
gendarmes
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From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I was still without definite news of what had happened between the two sisters while I was covering their movements at Culoz.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
justifiableadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪəbəl/
capable of being justified
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading I was still without definite news of what had happened between the two sisters while I was covering their movements at Culoz.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
information about recent and important events
From this reading I was still without definite news of what had happened between the two sisters while I was covering their movements at Culoz.
not any; not one
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading I was still without definite news of what had happened between the two sisters while I was covering their movements at Culoz.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
not in physical motion
From this reading I was still without definite news of what had happened between the two sisters while I was covering their movements at Culoz.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [_Colonel Annesley again._] I had no reason to complain of the course of events culminating in the affair at Culoz.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading But I could not forget the part he had played throughout, nor was I at all disposed to turn aside from my set purpose to help the ladies in their distress.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I was still without definite news of what had happened between the two sisters while I was covering their movements at Culoz.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
unstintingadjectiveUS /ənˈstɪntɪŋ/
very generous
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
precisely as stated
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I defended to myself the assault upon Lord Blackadder as in a measure provoked and justifiable under the circumstances, although I was really sorry for him and at the poor figure he cut before the police magistrate and gendarmes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I was still without definite news of what had happened between the two sisters while I was covering their movements at Culoz.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I was still without definite news of what had happened between the two sisters while I was covering their movements at Culoz.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I was still without definite news of what had happened between the two sisters while I was covering their movements at Culoz.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every man of proper feeling would be moved thereto, and I knew in my secret heart that very tender motives impelled me to the unstinting championship of Lady Claire.
