used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
anew
From this reading The doctor was fishing again by the brook, but paid no heed when Uncle John tramped by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
brooknounUS /brʊk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The doctor was fishing again by the brook, but paid no heed when Uncle John tramped by.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
dapperadjectiveUS /ˈdæpər/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor was fishing again by the brook, but paid no heed when Uncle John tramped by.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
Duca
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From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
EAVESDROPPERnoun
a secret listener to private conversations
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading The doctor was fishing again by the brook, but paid no heed when Uncle John tramped by.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading The doctor was fishing again by the brook, but paid no heed when Uncle John tramped by.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
IlnounUS /ɪl/
a midwestern state in north-central United States
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
Merrick
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From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
not any; not one
From this reading The doctor was fishing again by the brook, but paid no heed when Uncle John tramped by.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
on one occasion
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
and nothing more
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The doctor was fishing again by the brook, but paid no heed when Uncle John tramped by.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
PLAYSnounUS /pleɪz/
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
powerlessadjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərləs/
lacking power
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
in the near future
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
resistancenounUS /rɪˈzɪstəns/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
saneadjectiveUS /seɪn/
mentally healthy; free from mental disorder
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
scalingnounUS /ˈskeɪlɪŋ/
the act of arranging in a graduated series
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading The doctor was fishing again by the brook, but paid no heed when Uncle John tramped by.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The sight of the dapper little man gave Mr. Merrick a thought, and presently he turned back and sat down beside the fisherman.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
unprincipledadjectiveUS /ənˈprɪnsəpəld/
lacking principles or moral scruples
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
veritableadjectiveUS /ˈverɪtəbəl/
often used as intensifiers
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE JOHN PLAYS EAVESDROPPER It now seemed to Uncle John that further resistance to the demands of Il Duca was as useless as it was dangerous.
at the time that
From this reading The doctor was fishing again by the brook, but paid no heed when Uncle John tramped by.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He formed this conclusion during a long walk around the valley, during which he once more noted the absolute seclusion of the place and the impossibility of escape by scaling the cliffs.
which person or people
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He resented the necessity of paying a ransom as much as any man could; but imprisoned as he was in a veritable "robbers' den," without means of communicating with the authorities or the outside world, and powerless to protect his life from the vengeance of the unprincipled scoundrel who held him, the only safe and sane mode of procedure was to give in as gracefully as possible.
