highly skilled
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER.
branchedadjectiveUS /bræntʃt/
resembling a fork; divided or separated into two branches
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
wanted intensely
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
being one more than seven
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
depressingly dark
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
half-past
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From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
HOLDFASTnounUS /ˈhoʊlfæst/
restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place
From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
INSISTSverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪsts/
third-person singular of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
immediately past
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
maliciouslyadverbUS /məˈlɪʃɪsli/
with malice; in a malicious manner
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
ManxnounUS /mæŋks/
the ancient Gaelic formerly spoken on the Isle of Man; the language is sometimes used on ceremonial occasions
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
subject to death
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
PARTNERnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER.
PelhamnounUS /ˈpeləm/
a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
Preedy's
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From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
Richard
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From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
speciesnounUS /ˈspiːʃiz/
(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
make square
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading HOLDFAST INSISTS UPON BECOMING AN ACTIVE PARTNER.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, it was not more than half-past eight as he turned one of the streets which branched into Great Porter Square.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The following night--the night which Mr. Pelham had sworn should be the last of his search, and the last upon which he would continue his disguise as Richard Manx--this accomplished villain carried out his intention of coming home to his garret in Mrs. Preedy's house much earlier than usual.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading He was in good spirits, despite that the night was as wretched and gloomy as the most despondent mortal could maliciously--out of hatred for his species--have desired.
