a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be time enough, he thought, for her to mourn when her friend had been tried and condemned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
brimnounUS /brɪm/
the top edge of a vessel or other container
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading ‘Oh, Missy Liz! dar’s grand news come from Government House.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading It would be time enough, he thought, for her to mourn when her friend had been tried and condemned.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
Courcelles
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From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
Courtney
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From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
dar's
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From this reading ‘Oh, Missy Liz! dar’s grand news come from Government House.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It would be time enough, he thought, for her to mourn when her friend had been tried and condemned.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be time enough, he thought, for her to mourn when her friend had been tried and condemned.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It would be time enough, he thought, for her to mourn when her friend had been tried and condemned.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
a young female
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading ‘Oh, Missy Liz! dar’s grand news come from Government House.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
Henri
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From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be time enough, he thought, for her to mourn when her friend had been tried and condemned.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
Liz
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From this reading ‘Oh, Missy Liz! dar’s grand news come from Government House.
Lizzie
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From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
massacreverbUS /ˈmæsəkər/
kill a large number of people indiscriminately
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
MissynounUS /ˈmɪsi/
a young female
From this reading ‘Oh, Missy Liz! dar’s grand news come from Government House.
mournverbUS /mɔːrn/
feel sadness
From this reading It would be time enough, he thought, for her to mourn when her friend had been tried and condemned.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
mutineersnounUS /ˌmjuːtɪˈnɪrz/
plural of “mutineer” — someone who is openly rebellious and refuses to obey authorities (especially seamen or soldiers)
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
information about recent and important events
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading ‘Oh, Missy Liz! dar’s grand news come from Government House.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
overseernounUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːər/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
refrain from harming
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
suspensenounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
express in words
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It would be time enough, he thought, for her to mourn when her friend had been tried and condemned.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The account of the attempted massacre at Government House reached Lizzie through Mr Courtney; but he did not tell her that Henri de Courcelles had been arrested as one of the mutineers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It would be time enough, he thought, for her to mourn when her friend had been tried and condemned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It would be time enough, he thought, for her to mourn when her friend had been tried and condemned.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
wastedadjectiveUS /ˈweɪstɪd/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
at the time that
From this reading It would be time enough, he thought, for her to mourn when her friend had been tried and condemned.
which person or people
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew that she had regarded his late overseer with affection, and he wanted to spare her the pain of the suspense of learning his fate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be time enough, he thought, for her to mourn when her friend had been tried and condemned.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading But his kind consideration was wasted, for the news came to her by means of the yellow girl, Rosa, who burst into her presence on the day of De Courcelles’ escape from the Fort prison, brim full of the intelligence.
