Chapter I · The Answer of Cain

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

From this reading Pasco would have greatly preferred a room to himself.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

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 He had added crime to crime to save his credit as a man of substance, and all had been in vain.

worthy of being recommended or suggested; prudent or wise

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

later than; following

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

(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 He had added crime to crime to save his credit as a man of substance, and all had been in vain.

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

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

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

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

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

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had added crime to crime to save his credit as a man of substance, and all had been in vain.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

a state at a particular time

From this reading He was in a condition of unrest.

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From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

approval

From this reading He had added crime to crime to save his credit as a man of substance, and all had been in vain.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading He had added crime to crime to save his credit as a man of substance, and all had been in vain.

a female human offspring

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading Pasco would have greatly preferred a room to himself.

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

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Pasco would have greatly preferred a room to himself.

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

From this reading He was in a condition of unrest.

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

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Pasco would have greatly preferred a room to himself.

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

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

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

From this reading He was in a condition of unrest.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

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From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

the combined stakes of the betters

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

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

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

engage in

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading He had added crime to crime to save his credit as a man of substance, and all had been in vain.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

a form of address for a man

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

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

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

more desirable than another

From this reading Pasco would have greatly preferred a room to himself.

a stipulated condition

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

except for; apart from

From this reading He had added crime to crime to save his credit as a man of substance, and all had been in vain.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading He had added crime to crime to save his credit as a man of substance, and all had been in vain.

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

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

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

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

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

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

a state of agitation or turbulent change or development

From this reading He was in a condition of unrest.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading He had added crime to crime to save his credit as a man of substance, and all had been in vain.

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

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading As it was not possible for him to return to Coombe Cellars that night, he was in ferment of mind, uncertain whether it were advisable that he should return there that week, whether he should not go with Mr. Squire to Tavistock to make provision for the burial of his uncle, and to see after his estate.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The accommodation of the little inn was not extensive, so Pasco had to be put into the same room with the lawyer, and Kitty slept with the innkeeper’s daughter.

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

From this reading Pasco would have greatly preferred a room to himself.