a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
in addition
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He did not want to give the promise on the spur of an impulse.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Therefore, he wished to know that he could keep his word before pledging it.
the act of breaking something
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
deem to be
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Therefore, he wished to know that he could keep his word before pledging it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not want to give the promise on the spur of an impulse.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
an established custom
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, he wished to know that he could keep his word before pledging it.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
an instinctive motive
From this reading He did not want to give the promise on the spur of an impulse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Therefore, he wished to know that he could keep his word before pledging it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Therefore, he wished to know that he could keep his word before pledging it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Therefore, he wished to know that he could keep his word before pledging it.
lifelongadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪˈflɔːŋ/
continuing through life
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
not any; not one
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not want to give the promise on the spur of an impulse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He did not want to give the promise on the spur of an impulse.
on one occasion
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
by chance
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
pledgingverbUS /ˈpledʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “pledge” — promise solemnly and formally
From this reading Therefore, he wished to know that he could keep his word before pledging it.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
RIDDLEverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading He did not want to give the promise on the spur of an impulse.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Therefore, he wished to know that he could keep his word before pledging it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, he wished to know that he could keep his word before pledging it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therefore, he wished to know that he could keep his word before pledging it.
to-morrow
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From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He did not want to give the promise on the spur of an impulse.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading His lifelong habit of asking my advice may also have influenced him in refusing the promise that he so much wished to give; or perhaps he may have wanted time to consider.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE GREAT RIDDLE Max was cautious in the matter of making promises, as every honest man should be, since he had no thought of breaking them once they were given.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
at the time that
From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Therefore, he wished to know that he could keep his word before pledging it.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Therefore, he wished to know that he could keep his word before pledging it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When he had finished telling me his troubles, I asked:-- "What will you do to-morrow night?"
