used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "I hope, when you have considered, you will act differently," was my reply.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
(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 "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
apologeticallyadverbUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkliː/
in an apologetic manner
From this reading Mr. Lethbridge did not speak a word for some seconds, then he said, half apologetically:
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
a youthful male person
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
carefully weighed
From this reading "I hope, when you have considered, you will act differently," was my reply.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Lethbridge did not speak a word for some seconds, then he said, half apologetically:
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading "I hope, when you have considered, you will act differently," was my reply.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
Erskine
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From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Lethbridge did not speak a word for some seconds, then he said, half apologetically:
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Mr. Lethbridge did not speak a word for some seconds, then he said, half apologetically:
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I hope, when you have considered, you will act differently," was my reply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope, when you have considered, you will act differently," was my reply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I hope, when you have considered, you will act differently," was my reply.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
a boy or man
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
Lethbridge
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From this reading Mr. Lethbridge did not speak a word for some seconds, then he said, half apologetically:
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I hope, when you have considered, you will act differently," was my reply.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Mr. Lethbridge did not speak a word for some seconds, then he said, half apologetically:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Lethbridge did not speak a word for some seconds, then he said, half apologetically:
a male human offspring
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
express in speech
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I hope, when you have considered, you will act differently," was my reply.
at the time that
From this reading "I hope, when you have considered, you will act differently," was my reply.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He hesitated a second, as if in doubt whether to speak, then he looked at me more kindly.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I hope, when you have considered, you will act differently," was my reply.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Mr. Lethbridge did not speak a word for some seconds, then he said, half apologetically:
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Erskine," he said, "doubtless you do not approve of my actions, but my convictions are not of yesterday."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your son may have all the foolishness of a boy, but he is a lad of whom any father ought to be proud."
