used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
consider or hold as true
From this reading Bridgminster should have been a father to his brood of younger brothers, and it was incredible that he did not accept his obligations.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this detestable thought his haughty crest went up at least two inches.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Bridgminster should have been a father to his brood of younger brothers, and it was incredible that he did not accept his obligations.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
Bridgminster
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From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
broodverbUS /bruːd/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Bridgminster should have been a father to his brood of younger brothers, and it was incredible that he did not accept his obligations.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Bridgminster should have been a father to his brood of younger brothers, and it was incredible that he did not accept his obligations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
Cobbs
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From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
crestnounUS /krest/
the top line of a hill, mountain, or wave
From this reading At this detestable thought his haughty crest went up at least two inches.
detestableadjective
offensive to the mind
From this reading At this detestable thought his haughty crest went up at least two inches.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Bridgminster should have been a father to his brood of younger brothers, and it was incredible that he did not accept his obligations.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Bridgminster should have been a father to his brood of younger brothers, and it was incredible that he did not accept his obligations.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
haughtyadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːti/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading At this detestable thought his haughty crest went up at least two inches.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading At this detestable thought his haughty crest went up at least two inches.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Bridgminster should have been a father to his brood of younger brothers, and it was incredible that he did not accept his obligations.
a message received and understood
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading At this detestable thought his haughty crest went up at least two inches.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
not any; not one
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Bridgminster should have been a father to his brood of younger brothers, and it was incredible that he did not accept his obligations.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
and nothing more
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
Ordham
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From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
in the near future
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
propitiateverb
make peace with
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
not often
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Bridgminster should have been a father to his brood of younger brothers, and it was incredible that he did not accept his obligations.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
carry out
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading At this detestable thought his haughty crest went up at least two inches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At this detestable thought his haughty crest went up at least two inches.
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At this detestable thought his haughty crest went up at least two inches.
precisely as stated
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading At this detestable thought his haughty crest went up at least two inches.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But he had wise moments, as we have seen, and it was seldom he was not capable of cool rational thought.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Cobbs volunteered the information that the shooting was uncommonly good this year, but Ordham felt no interest in the subject until it occurred to him that if he wished to accomplish the purpose of his journey he must take pains to propitiate Bridgminster in every way.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He reflected presently that, after all, he was very young and that it was not only a close relative to whom he had come to ask a good bit of money, but the head of his house, to whom he stood next in succession.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Bridgminster should have been a father to his brood of younger brothers, and it was incredible that he did not accept his obligations.
