Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

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From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

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From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The watch set at Harrowden was removed just too soon.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

not accessible to view

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

still in existence; not extinct or destroyed or lost

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

set up or found

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

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From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

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From this reading The watch set at Harrowden was removed just too soon.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

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From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

and nothing more

From this reading The watch set at Harrowden was removed just too soon.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

go away from a place

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

for more time

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

a form of address for a man

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

having many aspects or qualities

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

a brief written record

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

above and across; more than

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

by chance

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

possessive form of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

a safe place

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading The watch set at Harrowden was removed just too soon.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The watch set at Harrowden was removed just too soon.

in the near future

From this reading The watch set at Harrowden was removed just too soon.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

suffering from lack of food

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The watch set at Harrowden was removed just too soon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The watch set at Harrowden was removed just too soon.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The watch set at Harrowden was removed just too soon.

look attentively

From this reading The watch set at Harrowden was removed just too soon.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading As soon as the watching party took their leave, he emerged from his refuge, and succeeded through multifarious difficulties in safely escaping over seas.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Edward Hall, alias Oldcorne, [Note 4] was Mr Abington's private chaplain; and though there is little evidence extant to connect him with the plot, the Government appear to have been extremely suspicious of him.

a savory sauce of vinegar and soy sauce and spices

From this reading About this time--from what source is uncertain--a hint reached the Government to the effect that Gerard might possibly, and Hall would probably, be found in one of the priest's hiding-places at Hendlip Hall in Worcestershire, the residence of Mr Thomas Abington.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had it lasted two days longer, Gerard would have been starved out, for he lay concealed in the priest's hiding-place.