used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
how long something has existed
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
(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 His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
amendmentnounUS /əˈmendmənt/
the act of amending or correcting
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
Barnham
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From this reading But to return to Barnham.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to return to Barnham.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
correctedadjectiveUS /kərˈektəd/
having something undesirable neutralized
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
encouragements
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From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
Featherby
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From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
forsakeverbUS /fɔːrˈseɪk/
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
set up or found
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
gallowsnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
imaginableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənəbəl/
capable of being imagined
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
inclinationsnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “inclination” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
LeveenounUS /ˈlevi/
a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
not any; not one
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
perpetratingverbUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “perpetrate” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
preynounUS /preɪ/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But to return to Barnham.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
not often
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But to return to Barnham.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
tradesnounUS /treɪdz/
plural of “trade” — the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
VauxnounUS /vɔːks/
United States landscape architect (born in England) who designed Central Park (1824-1895)
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
precisely as stated
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
vicesnounUS /ˈvaɪsəz/
plural of “vice” — moral weakness
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
villainynoun
the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading They corrected him severely; they offered him any encouragements on his showing the least visible sign of amendment, they put him to seven several trades upon liking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
weanverbUS /wiːn/
gradually deprive (infants and young mammals) of mother's milk
From this reading His friends no sooner found out the villainy of his inclinations, but they took all methods imaginable to wean him from his vices.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading After he, Featherby, Vaux and Levee became acquainted, they suffered no time to be lost in perpetrating such facts as were most likely to supply them with money, roving abroad almost every night, in quest of adventures and returning very seldom without some considerable prey.
a late time of life
From this reading But all this was to no purpose, nothing could persuade him to forsake his old trade, which following with indefatigable industry, he made a shift to reach the gallows of an old offender, at almost nineteen years of age.
