used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
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past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It had hurt him because Davidina had found him out, and then had not allowed him to explain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had hurt him because Davidina had found him out, and then had not allowed him to explain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTEEN _A Virtuous Adventure_ Nobody who has followed this narrative with any intelligence can suppose that Mr. Trimblerigg was a man who did not have his temptations.
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
for the reason that
From this reading It had hurt him because Davidina had found him out, and then had not allowed him to explain.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what he did to Davidina had hurt him far more than what he did to himself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
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a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
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having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
Davidina
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From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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make plain and comprehensible
From this reading It had hurt him because Davidina had found him out, and then had not allowed him to explain.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He liked explaining.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But what he did to Davidina had hurt him far more than what he did to himself.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
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set up or found
From this reading It had hurt him because Davidina had found him out, and then had not allowed him to explain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But what he did to Davidina had hurt him far more than what he did to himself.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But what he did to Davidina had hurt him far more than what he did to himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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be the source of pain
From this reading But what he did to Davidina had hurt him far more than what he did to himself.
immerseverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrs/
thrust or throw into
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
immersedverbUS /ˌɪˈmɜːrst/
past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
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intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He liked explaining.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But what he did to Davidina had hurt him far more than what he did to himself.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
a form of address for a man
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narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
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no person; not anyone
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTEEN _A Virtuous Adventure_ Nobody who has followed this narrative with any intelligence can suppose that Mr. Trimblerigg was a man who did not have his temptations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTEEN _A Virtuous Adventure_ Nobody who has followed this narrative with any intelligence can suppose that Mr. Trimblerigg was a man who did not have his temptations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It had hurt him because Davidina had found him out, and then had not allowed him to explain.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
express a supposition
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temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
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used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But what he did to Davidina had hurt him far more than what he did to himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTEEN _A Virtuous Adventure_ Nobody who has followed this narrative with any intelligence can suppose that Mr. Trimblerigg was a man who did not have his temptations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It had hurt him because Davidina had found him out, and then had not allowed him to explain.
THIRTEENnounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CHAPTER THIRTEEN _A Virtuous Adventure_ Nobody who has followed this narrative with any intelligence can suppose that Mr. Trimblerigg was a man who did not have his temptations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But what he did to Davidina had hurt him far more than what he did to himself.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
Trimblerigg
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VirtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
at the time that
From this reading What happened when he immersed Davidina in the stream without intending it, what happened when he did not immerse himself in the bath on a cold morning, has been faithfully told.
which person or people
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in the company of; together with
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not having, not using, or not accompanied by
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