303
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From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
381
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From this reading Nearly a fortnight passed and No. 381 was reported to be still at large.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nearly a fortnight passed and No. 381 was reported to be still at large.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
Blackthornnoun
a thorny Eurasian bush with plumlike fruits
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
gotten under control
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
convictsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
divisible by two
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
expert'snounUS /ˈekspərts/
possessive form of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading READY FOR FLIGHT.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading READY FOR FLIGHT.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Nearly a fortnight passed and No. 381 was reported to be still at large.
set up or found
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
cause to move by striking
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nearly a fortnight passed and No. 381 was reported to be still at large.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nearly a fortnight passed and No. 381 was reported to be still at large.
not any; not one
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Nearly a fortnight passed and No. 381 was reported to be still at large.
pitch-blende
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From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
radiumnounUS /ˈreɪdiəm/
an intensely radioactive metallic element that occurs in minute amounts in uranium ores
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading READY FOR FLIGHT.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Nearly a fortnight passed and No. 381 was reported to be still at large.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
not in physical motion
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
suppositionnounUS /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
wardersnounUS /ˈwɔːrdərz/
plural of “warder” — a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the county was far too excited—even though still sceptical—over this discovery to have more than a fleeting interest in the escape of two convicts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
which person or people
From this reading No. 303, the man who had been hit and cleverly deceived the warders into believing they had killed him, was, of course, eventually caught, though not until he had enjoyed thirty hours of freedom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Marjorie had reason to be grateful now for the sudden fame into which Blackthorn Farm had sprung owing to the discovery of pitch-blende in the tin mine, with the supposition contained in the expert’s report that radium would undoubtedly be found.
