used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “You are addressing another meeting to-night.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “You are addressing another meeting to-night.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are addressing another meeting to-night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will soon be time to dress,” he remarked.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
put on clothes
From this reading It will soon be time to dress,” he remarked.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
estrangedadjectiveUS /eˈstreɪndʒd/
caused to be unloved
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading “You expect me to speak to-night, when my soul is tortured?
opinion or judgment
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
for a limitless time
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
GauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You expect me to speak to-night, when my soul is tortured?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
engage in
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You expect me to speak to-night, when my soul is tortured?
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “You are addressing another meeting to-night.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
not in physical motion
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You expect me to speak to-night, when my soul is tortured?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading It will soon be time to dress,” he remarked.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
in the near future
From this reading It will soon be time to dress,” he remarked.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading “You expect me to speak to-night, when my soul is tortured?
express in speech
From this reading “You expect me to speak to-night, when my soul is tortured?
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It will soon be time to dress,” he remarked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
to-night
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From this reading “You are addressing another meeting to-night.
torturedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrtʃərd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading “You expect me to speak to-night, when my soul is tortured?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
at the time that
From this reading “You expect me to speak to-night, when my soul is tortured?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Although disappointed that his advice had not been followed, he could not greatly blame the millionaire for having lacked the courage to make a confession that might have estranged him from his wife forever.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will soon be time to dress,” he remarked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Gaunt sat motionless while Drake looked at him with eyes that were brimming over with sympathy, for it was easy for him to guess what had occurred.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are addressing another meeting to-night.
