used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
AstornounUS /ˈæstər/
British politician (born in the United States) who was the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons (1879-1964)
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Secure in undiscovered crime The callous soul grows bold at length.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
bides
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From this reading Stern justice sometimes bides her time, But strikes at last with double strength.
fearless and daring
From this reading Secure in undiscovered crime The callous soul grows bold at length.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Stern justice sometimes bides her time, But strikes at last with double strength.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
callousadjectiveUS /ˈkæləs/
emotionally hardened
From this reading Secure in undiscovered crime The callous soul grows bold at length.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading THE FORGED CHECK.
crazyadjectiveUS /ˈkreɪzi/
affected with madness or insanity
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Secure in undiscovered crime The callous soul grows bold at length.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
without deviation
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
increase twofold
From this reading Stern justice sometimes bides her time, But strikes at last with double strength.
embarkingverbUS /emˈbɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
falselyadverbUS /ˈfɔːlsli/
in an insincerely false manner
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
FORGEDadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading THE FORGED CHECK.
Gordon's
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From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Secure in undiscovered crime The callous soul grows bold at length.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Stern justice sometimes bides her time, But strikes at last with double strength.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
of great significance or value
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Secure in undiscovered crime The callous soul grows bold at length.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Stern justice sometimes bides her time, But strikes at last with double strength.
immediately past
From this reading Stern justice sometimes bides her time, But strikes at last with double strength.
LeicesternounUS /ˈlestər/
a largely agricultural county in central England
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Secure in undiscovered crime The callous soul grows bold at length.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
on one occasion
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
a human being
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
Premeditating
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From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
get by special effort
From this reading Secure in undiscovered crime The callous soul grows bold at length.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Stern justice sometimes bides her time, But strikes at last with double strength.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Secure in undiscovered crime The callous soul grows bold at length.
SternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading Stern justice sometimes bides her time, But strikes at last with double strength.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Stern justice sometimes bides her time, But strikes at last with double strength.
strikesnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading Stern justice sometimes bides her time, But strikes at last with double strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FORGED CHECK.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Stern justice sometimes bides her time, But strikes at last with double strength.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
undiscoveredadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈskʌvərd/
not discovered
From this reading Secure in undiscovered crime The callous soul grows bold at length.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Premeditating a crime which might bring its penalty directly upon his own person, he had made arrangements to evade all possible chance of this result, by embarking at once for Europe with his falsely married bride.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Stern justice sometimes bides her time, But strikes at last with double strength.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Leicester went to the Astor House after his marriage, for though he had accepted an invitation to Mrs. Gordon's fancy ball, which was turning the fashionable world half crazy, matters more important demanded his attention.
