used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could not confide in Elizabeth, on account of a growing conviction that she did not fully sympathise with him.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He could not confide in Elizabeth, on account of a growing conviction that she did not fully sympathise with him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
anew
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
for the reason that
From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
confideverbUS /kənˈfaɪd/
reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading He could not confide in Elizabeth, on account of a growing conviction that she did not fully sympathise with him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not confide in Elizabeth, on account of a growing conviction that she did not fully sympathise with him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He went to and from his duties silent and self-contained.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading He could not confide in Elizabeth, on account of a growing conviction that she did not fully sympathise with him.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He went to and from his duties silent and self-contained.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He could not confide in Elizabeth, on account of a growing conviction that she did not fully sympathise with him.
brought together in one place
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading He could not confide in Elizabeth, on account of a growing conviction that she did not fully sympathise with him.
guardiannounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiən/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He went to and from his duties silent and self-contained.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
Hodges
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From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
immediately past
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
not any; not one
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could not confide in Elizabeth, on account of a growing conviction that she did not fully sympathise with him.
with speed
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
self-containedadjectiveUS /ˈselfkənˈteɪnd/
constituting a complete and independent unit in and of itself
From this reading He went to and from his duties silent and self-contained.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not confide in Elizabeth, on account of a growing conviction that she did not fully sympathise with him.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He went to and from his duties silent and self-contained.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
sympathiseverb
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading He could not confide in Elizabeth, on account of a growing conviction that she did not fully sympathise with him.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could not confide in Elizabeth, on account of a growing conviction that she did not fully sympathise with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He did not confide in Mr. Hodges, because his guardian seemed to grow more and more jealous of their friendship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
uneventfullyadverb
in an uneventful manner
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went to and from his duties silent and self-contained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He could not confide in Elizabeth, on account of a growing conviction that she did not fully sympathise with him.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading But his real feelings may be gathered from a letter which he wrote to his friend Taylor some two months after the events recorded in the last chapter.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Beside an absolute refusal again to supply, Brent made no sign of the rebellion which was in him, and his second year slipped quickly and uneventfully away.
