adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
activeadjectiveUS /ˈæktɪv/
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
armynounUS /ˈɑːrmi/
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
autumnnounUS /ˈɔːtəm/
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
baronnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
Brendon
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From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
causedverbUS /kɑːzd/
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
coastnounUS /koʊst/
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
COMPELLEDverbUS /kəmˈpeld/
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
couragenounUS /ˈkɜːrədʒ/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
currishadjective
base and cowardly
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
disappointedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
Exmoornoun
horned sheep of Devon; valued for mutton
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
failverbUS /feɪl/
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
Farley
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From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
farmhousenounUS /ˈfɑːrmhaʊs/
house for a farmer and family
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
faultnounUS /fɔːlt/
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
freeverbUS /friː/
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
fugitivesnounUS /ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz/
plural of “fugitive” — someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
KingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
lengthnounUS /leŋkθ/
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
lowadjectiveUS /loʊ/
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
lurkverbUS /lɜːrk/
lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
Monmouth
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From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
NeitherdeterminerUS /ˈniːðər/
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
obtainverbUS /əbˈteɪn/
come into possession of
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
PowellnounUS /ˈpaʊəl/
United States general who was the first African American to serve as chief of staff; later served as Secretary of State under President George W. Bush (born 1937)
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
previousadjectiveUS /ˈpriːviəs/
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
shipmentnounUS /ˈʃɪpmənt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
TOparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
trialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
VOLUNTEERverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
WadeverbUS /weɪd/
walk (through relatively shallow water)
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
Watersmouth
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From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
well-meaningadjective
not unfriendly or threatening
From this reading Major Wade was one of them; an active and well-meaning man; but prone to fail in courage, upon lasting trial; although in a moment ready.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither were they disappointed, for a certain length of time; nor in the end was their disappointment caused by fault on our part.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
Whichehalse
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From this reading Squire John Whichehalse (not the baron) and Parson Powell* caught him (two or three months before my return) in Farley farmhouse, near Brendon.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
wildsnounUS /waɪldz/
plural of “wild” — a wild primitive state untouched by civilization
From this reading For certain noted fugitives from the army of King Monmouth (which he himself had deserted, in a low and currish manner), having failed to obtain free shipment from the coast near Watersmouth, had returned into the wilds of Exmoor, trusting to lurk, and be comforted among the common people.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading COMPELLED TO VOLUNTEER There had been some trouble in our own home during the previous autumn, while yet I was in London.
