used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
for the reason that
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
Clarke
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From this reading He went immediately to question Mrs. Clarke, concerning her nephew.
Clifton
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
Fane
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From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
forebore
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From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
Grosvenor
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He went immediately to question Mrs. Clarke, concerning her nephew.
highwaymannoun
a holdup man who stops a vehicle and steals from it
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He went immediately to question Mrs. Clarke, concerning her nephew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
Laura
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From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
Louisa
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He went immediately to question Mrs. Clarke, concerning her nephew.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading He went immediately to question Mrs. Clarke, concerning her nephew.
not any; not one
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
overturnedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərtɜːrnd/
having been turned so that the bottom is no longer the bottom
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
Peggy
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From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading I had been puzzling myself to no purpose, concerning Mr. Mac Fane being one of our old acquaintance.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He went immediately to question Mrs. Clarke, concerning her nephew.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
St
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
express in words
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
Turnham
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From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
WebbnounUS /web/
English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
Wenbourne
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From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went immediately to question Mrs. Clarke, concerning her nephew.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
which person or people
From this reading It appears he was the accomplice of the highwayman, Webb, the brother of Peggy, who was shot by Frank at Turnham Green.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He forebore to tell me, in part because he had not time to connect and relate the grounds of his suspicion; though his chief reason was lest a whisper, heard by Laura or any other, should have betrayed and overturned his whole scheme.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Anna Wenbourne St. Ives to Louisa Clifton_ _London, Grosvenor Street_ Frank is returned; and, as usual, crowned with success.
