used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
AltheanounUS /ælˈθiːə/
any of various plants of the genus Althaea; similar to but having smaller flowers than genus Alcea
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading 'I shall not get his help for nothing,' said she; 'that were an idle hope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW WE WENT UP TO LONDON, AND FOUND NO FRIENDS THERE.
Andrew'snounUS /ˈændruːz/
possessive form of “andrew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
courtiernounUS /ˈkɔːrtiər/
an attendant at the court of a sovereign
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
Dacre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
set up or found
From this reading HOW WE WENT UP TO LONDON, AND FOUND NO FRIENDS THERE.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HOW WE WENT UP TO LONDON, AND FOUND NO FRIENDS THERE.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading 'I shall not get his help for nothing,' said she; 'that were an idle hope.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading 'I shall not get his help for nothing,' said she; 'that were an idle hope.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
HOW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOW WE WENT UP TO LONDON, AND FOUND NO FRIENDS THERE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
not in action or at work
From this reading 'I shall not get his help for nothing,' said she; 'that were an idle hope.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
interpretverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprət/
make sense of; assign a meaning to
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading HOW WE WENT UP TO LONDON, AND FOUND NO FRIENDS THERE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
not any; not one
From this reading HOW WE WENT UP TO LONDON, AND FOUND NO FRIENDS THERE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'I shall not get his help for nothing,' said she; 'that were an idle hope.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 'I shall not get his help for nothing,' said she; 'that were an idle hope.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
reliedverbUS /rɪˈlaɪd/
inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I shall not get his help for nothing,' said she; 'that were an idle hope.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'I shall not get his help for nothing,' said she; 'that were an idle hope.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 'I shall not get his help for nothing,' said she; 'that were an idle hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOW WE WENT UP TO LONDON, AND FOUND NO FRIENDS THERE.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW WE WENT UP TO LONDON, AND FOUND NO FRIENDS THERE.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HOW WE WENT UP TO LONDON, AND FOUND NO FRIENDS THERE.
precisely as stated
From this reading But I know his expenses to be very great, out of proportion to his means; so if I bring a heavy purse in my hand to interpret between him and me, I am sure of a kind and favourable hearing.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her trust was in Mr. Dacre, since he was a great courtier, and she thought his influence might avail to get one poor Quaker set free.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading HOW WE WENT UP TO LONDON, AND FOUND NO FRIENDS THERE.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOW WE WENT UP TO LONDON, AND FOUND NO FRIENDS THERE.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'I shall not get his help for nothing,' said she; 'that were an idle hope.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I hoped little from the first plan on which Althea relied for obtaining Andrew's release.
