used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
advisingverbUS /ædˈvaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “advise” — give advice to
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
Alice
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From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
an occurrence of something
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
cliffnounUS /klɪf/
a steep high face of rock
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
contradictionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃən/
opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
Eberstein
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From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
Enistor
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From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
divisible by two
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
a young female
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
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 Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
go away from a place
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
something that is lost
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
Montrose
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From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
be obedient to
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
and nothing more
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
precisely, exactly
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
riskingverbUS /ˈrɪskɪŋ/
-ing form of “risk” — expose to a chance of loss or damage
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading This seemed strange in the face of the doctor's telegram advising him to fly; but for want of knowledge Montrose was not in a state of mind to reconcile the apparent contradiction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RIGHT IS MIGHT Montrose was so accustomed to obey his Master that he never questioned the order to climb the cliff and leave Alice alone in the cave.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading His sole idea was to do what he had been told to do, even though--as seemed to be the case--he was risking loss of liberty and life.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
which person or people
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet as he straightened himself behind the bush which masked the entrance he wondered why such instructions had been given.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Neither he nor the girl knew that Enistor watched for their coming, so the young man could only conjecture that Eberstein wished him to surrender to those officers of the law who were hunting for him.
