used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Alfred had begged for another advance of money, and Mr. Sheldrake had promised to give it to him, knowing that it would be returned to him through Con Staveley.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
ALFRED'S
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From this reading ALFRED'S LAST CHANCE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Alfred had begged for another advance of money, and Mr. Sheldrake had promised to give it to him, knowing that it would be returned to him through Con Staveley.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Alfred had begged for another advance of money, and Mr. Sheldrake had promised to give it to him, knowing that it would be returned to him through Con Staveley.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading ALFRED'S LAST CHANCE.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
ConnounUS /kɑːn/
an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading Alfred had begged for another advance of money, and Mr. Sheldrake had promised to give it to him, knowing that it would be returned to him through Con Staveley.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
Epsom
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From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Alfred had begged for another advance of money, and Mr. Sheldrake had promised to give it to him, knowing that it would be returned to him through Con Staveley.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
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 He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Alfred had begged for another advance of money, and Mr. Sheldrake had promised to give it to him, knowing that it would be returned to him through Con Staveley.
immediately past
From this reading ALFRED'S LAST CHANCE.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
Lizzie
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From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Alfred had begged for another advance of money, and Mr. Sheldrake had promised to give it to him, knowing that it would be returned to him through Con Staveley.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
nettledadjectiveUS /ˈnetəld/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Alfred had begged for another advance of money, and Mr. Sheldrake had promised to give it to him, knowing that it would be returned to him through Con Staveley.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Alfred had begged for another advance of money, and Mr. Sheldrake had promised to give it to him, knowing that it would be returned to him through Con Staveley.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
any competition
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Alfred had begged for another advance of money, and Mr. Sheldrake had promised to give it to him, knowing that it would be returned to him through Con Staveley.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
Sheldrakenoun
large crested fish-eating diving duck having a slender hooked bill with serrated edges
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
SohonounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
Staveley
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From this reading Alfred had begged for another advance of money, and Mr. Sheldrake had promised to give it to him, knowing that it would be returned to him through Con Staveley.
SuburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It happened that on the day succeeding the fire Mr. David Sheldrake purposely kept away from Soho.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Alfred had begged for another advance of money, and Mr. Sheldrake had promised to give it to him, knowing that it would be returned to him through Con Staveley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
trifled
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From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was nettled at the treatment he had received the previous evening, both from Lily and Lizzie, and he was determined to show them that he was not to be trifled with.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that Alfred would be uneasy at not seeing him, for a great race--the City and Suburban--was to be run at Epsom the following week, and Alfred's hopes hung upon the result.
