used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dreary days followed for Bothwell Grahame after that final interview with Lady Valeria.
anew
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
BEGINSnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading BOTHWELL BEGINS TO SEE HIS WAY.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
BOTHWELL
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From this reading BOTHWELL BEGINS TO SEE HIS WAY.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
Circenoun
(Greek mythology) a sorceress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
claspverbUS /klæsp/
hold firmly and tightly
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
cravenadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪvən/
lacking even the rudiments of courage; abjectly fearful
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Dreary days followed for Bothwell Grahame after that final interview with Lady Valeria.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
DrearyadjectiveUS /ˈdrɪri/
lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise
From this reading Dreary days followed for Bothwell Grahame after that final interview with Lady Valeria.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
divisible by two
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
fataladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪtəl/
bringing death
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
fellow-men
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From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Dreary days followed for Bothwell Grahame after that final interview with Lady Valeria.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Dreary days followed for Bothwell Grahame after that final interview with Lady Valeria.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dreary days followed for Bothwell Grahame after that final interview with Lady Valeria.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
Grahamenoun
English writer (born in Scotland) of children's stories (1859-1932)
From this reading Dreary days followed for Bothwell Grahame after that final interview with Lady Valeria.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
Harborough
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From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOTHWELL BEGINS TO SEE HIS WAY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Dreary days followed for Bothwell Grahame after that final interview with Lady Valeria.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Dreary days followed for Bothwell Grahame after that final interview with Lady Valeria.
immediately past
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
come together
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
an old word for “no”
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
not any; not one
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading BOTHWELL BEGINS TO SEE HIS WAY.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
spellsnounUS /spelz/
plural of “spell” — a psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
be standing; be upright
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dreary days followed for Bothwell Grahame after that final interview with Lady Valeria.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
a special situation
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BOTHWELL BEGINS TO SEE HIS WAY.
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
Valeria
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From this reading Dreary days followed for Bothwell Grahame after that final interview with Lady Valeria.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading BOTHWELL BEGINS TO SEE HIS WAY.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had broken his bonds, he had escaped from the Circe whose fatal spells had held him captive so long.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dreary days followed for Bothwell Grahame after that final interview with Lady Valeria.
withheldverbUS /wɪθˈheld/
inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading He was his own man again, he could stand up before his fellow-men and fear no reproach--nay, he could even dare to meet that kind old man whose friendship had never been withheld from him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
a late time of life
From this reading He could look General Harborough in the face, and clasp his hand without feeling himself a craven and a traitor, and that is a thing which he had not been able to do for the last three years.
