aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
(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 LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
BEAUCOURT
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From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE BOYS' ESCAPE.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
cheatingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːtɪŋ/
not faithful to a spouse or lover
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
wanted intensely
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE BOYS' ESCAPE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
he's
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From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
Kelmersdale
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From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
not any; not one
From this reading "Now, Mrs. Thompson—no, Rayburn, by the way—what's wrong with you?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, Mrs. Thompson—no, Rayburn, by the way—what's wrong with you?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
Rayburn
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From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
ruiningnounUS /ˈruːɪnɪŋ/
destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
speculatingverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
stepsonnounUS /ˈstepsʌn/
the son your spouse by a former marriage
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
express in words
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOYS' ESCAPE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading "Now, Mrs. Thompson—no, Rayburn, by the way—what's wrong with you?"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To the best of my belief, he's at this present time in prison for some offence or other—cheating people, I believe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LORD BEAUCOURT arrived at Kelmersdale somewhat too early for dinner, and, having been duly informed by Mrs. Rayburn that she was in difficulties about the two children, he desired her to come to his study and tell him all about it.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Now, Mrs. Thompson—no, Rayburn, by the way—what's wrong with you?"
what's
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From this reading "Now, Mrs. Thompson—no, Rayburn, by the way—what's wrong with you?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Now, Mrs. Thompson—no, Rayburn, by the way—what's wrong with you?"
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading "Now, Mrs. Thompson—no, Rayburn, by the way—what's wrong with you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now, Mrs. Thompson—no, Rayburn, by the way—what's wrong with you?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "My lord, that unlucky young man, my stepson, not content with ruining himself and me, speculating and getting dismissed, has got into worse trouble in America.
