used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
consider or hold as true
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Justice!" exclaimed the Puritan with deep scorn.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
endeavours
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From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Justice!" exclaimed the Puritan with deep scorn.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
a man of refinement
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "James Stuart knows it not.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "James Stuart knows it not.
Jocelyn
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From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "James Stuart knows it not.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
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 During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
not any; not one
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
and nothing more
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
PuritannounUS /ˈpjʊrətən/
a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading "Justice!" exclaimed the Puritan with deep scorn.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading "James Stuart knows it not.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
two-foldadjective
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading During the slender repast, Jocelyn, in reply to the inquiries of the Puritan, explained the two-fold motive of his coming to London; namely, the desire of taking vengeance on his father's enemies, and the hope of obtaining some honourable employment, such as a gentleman might accept.
precisely as stated
From this reading "My chances in the latter respect are not very great," he said, "seeing I have no powerful friends to aid me in my endeavours, and I must consequently trust to fortune.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading But as regards my enemies, if I can only win an audience of the King, and plead my cause before him, I do not think he will deny me justice."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Justice!" exclaimed the Puritan with deep scorn.
