abscondedverbUS /æbˈskɑːndɪd/
past form of “abscond” — run away; usually includes taking something or somebody along
From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
CHARITIESnounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading PARISH CHARITIES.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
detestverbUS /dɪˈtest/
dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
not in action or at work
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
Jane's
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From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
immediately past
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
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 The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
MarshallnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
Ned
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From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
not any; not one
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
PARISHnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading PARISH CHARITIES.
paupernounUS /ˈpɔːpər/
a person who is very poor
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
a human being
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
make steady
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
carry out
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
Titford
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From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading John Marshall ran no great risk in offering to take his oath that poor Ned was after no harm.
in or at the place that
From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fact was that he had long been uneasy on Jane’s account, seeing that she was not steady enough to take care of herself; and the idea of being separated from her, added to the disgust of his pauper situation, which he had been bred up to detest, was too much for him.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had absconded with the intention of finding work, if possible, in or near Titford, the village where farmer Dale lived.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He was the last person in the world likely to plan mischief, or to wish to be idle with impunity.
