used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Randolph Musgrave was extremely annoyed at the turn things had taken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Randolph Musgrave was extremely annoyed at the turn things had taken.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
dearly loved
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Randolph Musgrave was extremely annoyed at the turn things had taken.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Randolph Musgrave was extremely annoyed at the turn things had taken.
come to pass
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN SUSPENSE.
indecorousadjective
lacking propriety and good taste in manners and conduct
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
indiscreetadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
lacking discretion; injudicious
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
subject to death
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
Musgrave
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From this reading Randolph Musgrave was extremely annoyed at the turn things had taken.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
providencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
Randolph
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From this reading Randolph Musgrave was extremely annoyed at the turn things had taken.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
seizurenounUS /ˈsiːʒər/
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading On the day of his father’s seizure indeed a kind of serene solemnity came over him.
Squire's
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From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
SUSPENSEnounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading IN SUSPENSE.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Randolph Musgrave was extremely annoyed at the turn things had taken.
terminateverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪt/
bring to an end or halt
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Randolph Musgrave was extremely annoyed at the turn things had taken.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Randolph Musgrave was extremely annoyed at the turn things had taken.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Randolph Musgrave was extremely annoyed at the turn things had taken.
the act of using
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Randolph Musgrave was extremely annoyed at the turn things had taken.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Still if his dear father was indeed in the providence of God to be taken away from this mortal scene, there was a sad satisfaction in having it happen while he was still at the Castle and ready to be of use.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would not have been so indiscreet or indecorous as to admit that he was glad of the “stroke” which might terminate the Squire’s life; such an evil sentiment was far from him.
