used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SMOKING-ROOM OF THE GEORGE AND VULTURE.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Robert Balfour did not remain at Turlock, as he had originally intended.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Robert Balfour did not remain at Turlock, as he had originally intended.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
BalfournounUS /ˈbælfɔːr/
English statesman; member of the Conservative Party (1848-1930)
From this reading Robert Balfour did not remain at Turlock, as he had originally intended.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
DanesnounUS /deɪnz/
plural of “dane” — a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Robert Balfour did not remain at Turlock, as he had originally intended.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
yet to be or coming
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading THE SMOKING-ROOM OF THE GEORGE AND VULTURE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Robert Balfour did not remain at Turlock, as he had originally intended.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Robert Balfour did not remain at Turlock, as he had originally intended.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Robert Balfour did not remain at Turlock, as he had originally intended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
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 Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
engage in
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Robert Balfour did not remain at Turlock, as he had originally intended.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SMOKING-ROOM OF THE GEORGE AND VULTURE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
and nothing more
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Robert Balfour did not remain at Turlock, as he had originally intended.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
a course of conduct
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Robert Balfour did not remain at Turlock, as he had originally intended.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Robert Balfour did not remain at Turlock, as he had originally intended.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
SMOKING-ROOM
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From this reading THE SMOKING-ROOM OF THE GEORGE AND VULTURE.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
Solomon'snounUS /ˈsɑːləmənz/
possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SMOKING-ROOM OF THE GEORGE AND VULTURE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
Turlock
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From this reading Robert Balfour did not remain at Turlock, as he had originally intended.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
voidadjectiveUS /vɔɪd/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading To disclose the position of his victim now would have been not only to make void his future plans, but to place his own fate at Solomon's mercy.
VULTUREnounUS /ˈvʌltʃər/
any of various large diurnal birds of prey having naked heads and weak claws and feeding chiefly on carrion
From this reading THE SMOKING-ROOM OF THE GEORGE AND VULTURE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
Whealnoun
a raised mark on the skin (as produced by the blow of a whip); characteristic of many allergic reactions
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Other considerations, had he needed them, were powerful, now that he had taken the first step, to keep him on that terrible path which he had so long marked out for himself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps the vicinity to Wheal Danes was not so attractive to him as he had promised himself that it would be, although not for a single instant did his purpose of revenge relax.
