used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
in actual fact
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
ascertainingverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
back-ground
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You must remain entirely in the back-ground.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You must have nothing to do with this Livingston.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading You must remain entirely in the back-ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You must have nothing to do with this Livingston.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
intense and profound fear
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
involveverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlv/
connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
LivingstonnounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstən/
American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading You must have nothing to do with this Livingston.
Livingston'snounUS /ˈlɪvɪŋstənz/
possessive form of “livingston” — American Revolutionary leader who served in the Continental Congress and as minister to France (1746-1813)
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must have nothing to do with this Livingston.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
not any; not one
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You must have nothing to do with this Livingston.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
Raymond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading You must remain entirely in the back-ground.
residedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
strollingverbUS /ˈstroʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He resided in a handsome house situated on one of the principal streets; and we discovered that the lawless rascal was actually engaged in the practice of the law!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You must have nothing to do with this Livingston.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading _A deed of blood and horror._ We had no difficulty in ascertaining the place of Livingston's abode; for he was well known in the city.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You must have nothing to do with this Livingston.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "My dear friend," said Mrs. Raymond to me one day, as we were strolling along the banks of the river, "I will not suffer you to involve yourself in any trouble on my account.
