used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
apprehensionsnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃənz/
plural of “apprehension” — fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
destituteadjectiveUS /ˈdestətuːt/
poor enough to need help from others
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
the act of discovering something
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
eligibleadjectiveUS /ˈelədʒəbəl/
qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
Falkland
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From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
fascinatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtəd/
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
fertileadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtəl/
capable of reproducing
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
ForesternounUS /ˈfɔːrəstər/
English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
of the present time and place
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
incapableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkeɪpəbəl/
(followed by “of”) lacking capacity or ability
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
instituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
and nothing more
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
immediately past
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
multipliedadjectiveUS /ˈmʌltəplaɪd/
greatly increased as by multiplication
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
persecutionnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈkjuːʃən/
the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion)
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
a human being
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
carry out
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
except if; if not
From this reading I reserved Mr. Forester in my arrangement, as a last resource, not to be called forth unless for immediate protection from the hand of persecution and power.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first plan that had suggested itself to me was, to go to the nearest public road, and take the earliest stage for London.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There I believed I should be most safe from discovery, if the vengeance of Mr. Falkland should prompt him to pursue me; and I did not doubt, among the multiplied resources of the metropolis, to find something which should suggest to me an eligible mode of disposing of my person and industry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was like the fascinated animal, that is seized with the most terrible apprehensions, at the same time that he is incapable of adequately considering for his own safety.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I was destitute of that experience of the world, which can alone render us fertile in resources, or enable us to institute a just comparison between the resources that offer themselves.
