used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
(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 From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
Amphytrite
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From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
confined by bonds
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
a female human offspring
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
demonstratingverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “demonstrate” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Two years had elapsed since the disappearance of Margaret Helmstedt.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Two years had elapsed since the disappearance of Margaret Helmstedt.
embarkedverbUS /emˈbɑːrkt/
past form of “embark” — go on board
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
forsakingnounUS /fɔːrˈseɪkɪŋ/
the act of forsaking
From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
set up or found
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two years had elapsed since the disappearance of Margaret Helmstedt.
Helmstedt
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From this reading Two years had elapsed since the disappearance of Margaret Helmstedt.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
HoustonnounUS /ˈhjuːstən/
the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
Margaret
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From this reading Two years had elapsed since the disappearance of Margaret Helmstedt.
Margaret's
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From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
Nellie
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From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
NorfolknounUS /ˈnɔːrfək/
port city located in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay; headquarters of the Atlantic fleet of the United States Navy
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two years had elapsed since the disappearance of Margaret Helmstedt.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
rashnounUS /ræʃ/
any red eruption of the skin
From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Two years had elapsed since the disappearance of Margaret Helmstedt.
tacitlyadverbUS /ˈtæsɪtli/
in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Two years had elapsed since the disappearance of Margaret Helmstedt.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two years had elapsed since the disappearance of Margaret Helmstedt.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
vowverbUS /vaʊ/
make a vow; promise
From this reading Ralph Houston was then at home, considering himself quite released by circumstances from his rash vow of forsaking his father’s house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
Wellworth
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From this reading It was about twelve months after the disappearance of Margaret that old Mr. Wellworth died, and his orphan daughter Grace found a refuge in the home of Nellie Houston.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading From the day upon which this fact was ascertained, Margaret’s name was tacitly dropped by all her acquaintances.
William
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From this reading Major Helmstedt had caused secret investigations to be set on foot, that had resulted in demonstrating, beyond the shadow of a doubt, that Margaret Helmstedt and William Dawson had embarked as passengers on board the bark _Amphytrite_, bound from Norfolk to Liverpool.
a late time of life
From this reading Two years had elapsed since the disappearance of Margaret Helmstedt.
