(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On reaching the high-road, however, I began to cast about for my course of procedure.
anew
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
(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 All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On reaching the high-road, however, I began to cast about for my course of procedure.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
put or send forth
From this reading On reaching the high-road, however, I began to cast about for my course of procedure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading On reaching the high-road, however, I began to cast about for my course of procedure.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
characterized by great determination
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
ENDELLION
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From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM ENDELLION.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM ENDELLION.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
at any time
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On reaching the high-road, however, I began to cast about for my course of procedure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM ENDELLION.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
high-road
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From this reading On reaching the high-road, however, I began to cast about for my course of procedure.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading On reaching the high-road, however, I began to cast about for my course of procedure.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
and nothing more
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
a female domestic
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
Molesworth
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From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
not any; not one
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On reaching the high-road, however, I began to cast about for my course of procedure.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading On reaching the high-road, however, I began to cast about for my course of procedure.
with speed
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
rackedverbUS /rækt/
past form of “rack” — go at a rack
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the high-road, however, I began to cast about for my course of procedure.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
carry out
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE FROM ENDELLION.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
Trevisa
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From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
Treviscoe
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From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading All the events which I have just described happened so suddenly that I had been able to think of nothing beyond obtaining my liberty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For, foolish as it may seem, no sooner was I away from Endellion, than I wanted to be back again, and now that it seemed impossible for me to keep my bargain with Peter Trevisa, I felt more than ever determined to take the maid Nancy Molesworth to Treviscoe.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Knowing that I should probably be followed, I had to decide quickly, but although I racked my wits sorely, I could settle upon nothing that pleased me.
