happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They do not come within the scope of this history, and would be scarcely of interest to the reader.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They do not come within the scope of this history, and would be scarcely of interest to the reader.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
GENEROSITYnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
the aggregate of past events
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used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading One thing, however; specially interested me, and that was the large-heartedness of Maurice St. Mabyn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
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having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading One thing, however; specially interested me, and that was the large-heartedness of Maurice St. Mabyn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
large-heartedness
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From this reading One thing, however; specially interested me, and that was the large-heartedness of Maurice St. Mabyn.
Mabyn
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From this reading One thing, however; specially interested me, and that was the large-heartedness of Maurice St. Mabyn.
MABYN'S
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MAURICE
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From this reading MAURICE ST.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing, however; specially interested me, and that was the large-heartedness of Maurice St. Mabyn.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading They do not come within the scope of this history, and would be scarcely of interest to the reader.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
only a very short time before
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scopenounUS /skoʊp/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
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speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading One thing, however; specially interested me, and that was the large-heartedness of Maurice St. Mabyn.
ST
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From this reading MAURICE ST.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One thing, however; specially interested me, and that was the large-heartedness of Maurice St. Mabyn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
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a special situation
From this reading One thing, however; specially interested me, and that was the large-heartedness of Maurice St. Mabyn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He refused to allow his brother to attempt any explanation, although I felt sure he understood what his brother had done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One thing, however; specially interested me, and that was the large-heartedness of Maurice St. Mabyn.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
inside; before a period of time has passed
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
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produce a literary work
From this reading MABYN'S GENEROSITY Of what happened afterwards, and of the explanations which were given, it is not for me to write.
