used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
anew
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I can give no stronger recommendation, and will now take my leave.”
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
dearly loved
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
drowningverbUS /ˈdraʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
engulfedverbUS /ɪnˈɡʌlft/
past form of “engulf” — devote (oneself) fully to
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
set up or found
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
a man of refinement
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I can give no stronger recommendation, and will now take my leave.”
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I can give no stronger recommendation, and will now take my leave.”
implicitlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsətli/
without doubting or questioning
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
KentnounUS /kent/
a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
Kent'snounUS /kents/
possessive form of “kent” — a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
go away from a place
From this reading I can give no stronger recommendation, and will now take my leave.”
lobenounUS /loʊb/
(anatomy) a somewhat rounded subdivision of a bodily organ or part
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
the force of workers available
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
not any; not one
From this reading I can give no stronger recommendation, and will now take my leave.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I can give no stronger recommendation, and will now take my leave.”
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading I can give no stronger recommendation, and will now take my leave.”
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
restrainingverbUS /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
scientist'snounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪsts/
possessive form of “scientist” — a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
strawsnounUS /strɔːz/
plural of “straw” — plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading I can give no stronger recommendation, and will now take my leave.”
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
carry out
From this reading I can give no stronger recommendation, and will now take my leave.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He seized himself by the lobe of the ear with that grip which drowning men reserve for straws.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Kent resisted successfully a wild and fearful desire to set a restraining hold upon the disappearing coat tails, for embarrassment had again engulfed the scientist’s soul.
Wilfrid
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From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I can give no stronger recommendation, and will now take my leave.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ten o’clock of the following morning found the Harvard professor formally presenting his friend, Chester Kent, to Mrs. Wilfrid Blair, at the house of the cousin with whom she was staying.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “My dear,” said the old gentleman, “you may trust Professor Kent’s judgment and insight as implicitly as his honor.
