Chapter XXXVIII · Chapter 38

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

a quantity of money

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

any thing at all

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

uttered without voice

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

divisible by two

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

extremely evil or cruel; expressive of cruelty or befitting hell

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

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From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

in a free manner

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

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From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

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 HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

set down according to a plan

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

held up in the air

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

wishing evil to others

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

plural of “mercy” — leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

having or showing no mercy

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

not any; not one

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

on one occasion

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

in an outspoken manner

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

artifact consisting of soft or resilient material used to fill or give shape or protect or add comfort

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

persistent determination

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

a mild rebuke or criticism

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

English writer (1832-1904)

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The Doctor’s pad undoubtedly saved his life, but no amount of padding could avert entirely the fiendish malignity of those merciless iron flails.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But it was days before Stephen Gard took any interest in the matter, past or present, or in anything whatsoever.

at the time that

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

which person or people

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole Island breathed freely once more, and was outspokenly grateful to the courage and pertinacity which had lifted from it the cloud and the reproach.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Some of them even had the grace to be not a little ashamed of their previous doings, but ascribed the greater part of the blame to Tom’s widow and Peter Mauger.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading HOW THEY THANKED GOD FOR HIS MERCIES Vast was the wonder of the Sark folk when they heard next day of that night’s doings, and learned who the murderer of the Coupée was, and how and by whom he had been laid by the heels.