a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But he checked himself, and, turning away, walked slowly from the garden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he checked himself, and, turning away, walked slowly from the garden.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading But he checked himself, and, turning away, walked slowly from the garden.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
divisible by two
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But he checked himself, and, turning away, walked slowly from the garden.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading But he checked himself, and, turning away, walked slowly from the garden.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
harshlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːrʃli/
in a harsh or unkind manner
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But he checked himself, and, turning away, walked slowly from the garden.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
be the source of pain
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
a particular point in time
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
pansiesnounUS /ˈpænziz/
plural of “pansy” — large-flowered garden plant derived chiefly from the wild pansy of Europe and having velvety petals of various colors
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
determined
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
retortnounUS /ˈriːtɔːrt/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
roughlyadverbUS /ˈrʌfli/
(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading But he checked himself, and, turning away, walked slowly from the garden.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading But he checked himself, and, turning away, walked slowly from the garden.
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was tempted to retort harshly, and even to set his foot more roughly upon the pansies.
precisely as stated
From this reading Edgar, who had repented of his rude words and unkind manner the moment he had time to think, was very sorry that he had been thrown off his guard, and resolved to be more careful in the future.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading But he checked himself, and, turning away, walked slowly from the garden.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
which person or people
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
William
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From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
the words that are spoken
From this reading William, who had felt drawn toward his brother on account of his kind manner, was hurt at this sudden change in his words and tone.
