used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hunston had been given up by the brigands.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
brigands
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From this reading Hunston had been given up by the brigands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hunston had been given up by the brigands.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE SECRET WORK GOES ON--WHO IS THE TRAITOR?--THE FALL OF A FAVOURITE--THE RECRUIT'S MUSINGS--A STRANGE REVELATION.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading THE SECRET WORK GOES ON--WHO IS THE TRAITOR?--THE FALL OF A FAVOURITE--THE RECRUIT'S MUSINGS--A STRANGE REVELATION.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Hunston had been given up by the brigands.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading THE SECRET WORK GOES ON--WHO IS THE TRAITOR?--THE FALL OF A FAVOURITE--THE RECRUIT'S MUSINGS--A STRANGE REVELATION.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hunston had been given up by the brigands.
Harkaway
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From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
Hunston
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From this reading Hunston had been given up by the brigands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SECRET WORK GOES ON--WHO IS THE TRAITOR?--THE FALL OF A FAVOURITE--THE RECRUIT'S MUSINGS--A STRANGE REVELATION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
engage in
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
MUSINGSnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋz/
plural of “musing” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading THE SECRET WORK GOES ON--WHO IS THE TRAITOR?--THE FALL OF A FAVOURITE--THE RECRUIT'S MUSINGS--A STRANGE REVELATION.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET WORK GOES ON--WHO IS THE TRAITOR?--THE FALL OF A FAVOURITE--THE RECRUIT'S MUSINGS--A STRANGE REVELATION.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SECRET WORK GOES ON--WHO IS THE TRAITOR?--THE FALL OF A FAVOURITE--THE RECRUIT'S MUSINGS--A STRANGE REVELATION.
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
RECRUIT'SnounUS /riˈkruːts/
possessive form of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
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REVELATIONnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading THE SECRET WORK GOES ON--WHO IS THE TRAITOR?--THE FALL OF A FAVOURITE--THE RECRUIT'S MUSINGS--A STRANGE REVELATION.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading THE SECRET WORK GOES ON--WHO IS THE TRAITOR?--THE FALL OF A FAVOURITE--THE RECRUIT'S MUSINGS--A STRANGE REVELATION.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET WORK GOES ON--WHO IS THE TRAITOR?--THE FALL OF A FAVOURITE--THE RECRUIT'S MUSINGS--A STRANGE REVELATION.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading They knew but little of Harkaway, but that little told them that he was not the man to make a false assertion.
TRAITORnounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading THE SECRET WORK GOES ON--WHO IS THE TRAITOR?--THE FALL OF A FAVOURITE--THE RECRUIT'S MUSINGS--A STRANGE REVELATION.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hunston had been given up by the brigands.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading They felt sure that Hunston had received more money for the ransom of the boys than he had acknowledged, and so they voted his doom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was true.
which person or people
From this reading THE SECRET WORK GOES ON--WHO IS THE TRAITOR?--THE FALL OF A FAVOURITE--THE RECRUIT'S MUSINGS--A STRANGE REVELATION.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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