used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
matters of personal concern
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
battlefieldnounUS /ˈbætəlfiːld/
a region where a battle is being (or has been) fought
From this reading Our hero had won a triumph, but the battlefield was still spread out before him.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Our hero had won a triumph, but the battlefield was still spread out before him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
a youthful male person
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
castlesnounUS /ˈkæsəlz/
plural of “castle” — a large and stately mansion
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
an opposing military force
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
to an extreme degree
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
exemptionnounUS /ɪɡˈzempʃən/
immunity from an obligation or duty
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero had won a triumph, but the battlefield was still spread out before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
something that is lost
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He resisted temptation, and the victory made him strong.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
information about recent and important events
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero had won a triumph, but the battlefield was still spread out before him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Our hero had won a triumph, but the battlefield was still spread out before him.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
Redfield
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From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
unusual or striking
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading He resisted temptation, and the victory made him strong.
ROCKVILLE
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From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Our hero had won a triumph, but the battlefield was still spread out before him.
STABLEadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
not in physical motion
From this reading Our hero had won a triumph, but the battlefield was still spread out before him.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He resisted temptation, and the victory made him strong.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
temptationnounUS /temˈteɪʃən/
something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading He resisted temptation, and the victory made him strong.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Our hero had won a triumph, but the battlefield was still spread out before him.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is true, he had lost the treasure upon which his fancy had built so many fine castles; but he did not regret the loss, since it had purchased his exemption from the Redfield persecution.
uprightadjectiveUS /əˈpraɪt/
in a vertical position; not sloping
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH HARRY BECOMES A STABLE BOY, AND HEARS BAD NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE Harry was exceedingly rejoiced at the remarkable turn his affairs had taken.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had conquered his enemy--which was a great victory--by being honest and upright; and he had conquered himself--which was a greater victory--by listening to the voice within him.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Our hero had won a triumph, but the battlefield was still spread out before him.
