used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading On this Jack rode back to the top of the rise where he had left the horseman, and told him that the arrangement was agreed to.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I will speak to them, and see what can be done."
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading On this Jack rode back to the top of the rise where he had left the horseman, and told him that the arrangement was agreed to.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading On this Jack rode back to the top of the rise where he had left the horseman, and told him that the arrangement was agreed to.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I will speak to them, and see what can be done."
black-mail
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From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
Brinsmead
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From this reading "Cheer up, Master Brinsmead!" said Jack.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I will speak to them, and see what can be done."
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
give encouragement to
From this reading "Cheer up, Master Brinsmead!" said Jack.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "I will speak to them, and see what can be done."
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
duesnounUS /duːz/
plural of “due” — that which is deserved or owed
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On this Jack rode back to the top of the rise where he had left the horseman, and told him that the arrangement was agreed to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On this Jack rode back to the top of the rise where he had left the horseman, and told him that the arrangement was agreed to.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
hopelessadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpləs/
without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading On this Jack rode back to the top of the rise where he had left the horseman, and told him that the arrangement was agreed to.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I will speak to them, and see what can be done."
iniquitousadjective
characterized by iniquity; wicked because it is believed to be a sin
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "Cheer up, Master Brinsmead!" said Jack.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On this Jack rode back to the top of the rise where he had left the horseman, and told him that the arrangement was agreed to.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
levier
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From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
hear with intention
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Cheer up, Master Brinsmead!" said Jack.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
parleynounUS /ˈpɑːrli/
a negotiation between enemies
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/
something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
move upward
From this reading On this Jack rode back to the top of the rise where he had left the horseman, and told him that the arrangement was agreed to.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading On this Jack rode back to the top of the rise where he had left the horseman, and told him that the arrangement was agreed to.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Cheer up, Master Brinsmead!" said Jack.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I will speak to them, and see what can be done."
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
express in speech
From this reading "I will speak to them, and see what can be done."
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I will speak to them, and see what can be done."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I will speak to them, and see what can be done."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading On this Jack rode back to the top of the rise where he had left the horseman, and told him that the arrangement was agreed to.
the upper part of anything
From this reading On this Jack rode back to the top of the rise where he had left the horseman, and told him that the arrangement was agreed to.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Cheer up, Master Brinsmead!" said Jack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seeing, however, that his chance of escape was hopeless, he at length consented to pay the levier of black-mail his iniquitous dues.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I will speak to them, and see what can be done."
in or at the place that
From this reading On this Jack rode back to the top of the rise where he had left the horseman, and told him that the arrangement was agreed to.
which person or people
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I will speak to them, and see what can be done."
in the company of; together with
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading On this Jack called a parley with their opponents, who seemed prepared for the proposal; but not without much grief and many doubts did Will Brinsmead listen to the terms.
