activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
(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 This company of spies was of all grades; and it was to serve in that company that he had sent for me from France, and that I was determined to decline.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
bold-looking
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From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
Chiffinch
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From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading This company of spies was of all grades; and it was to serve in that company that he had sent for me from France, and that I was determined to decline.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading This company of spies was of all grades; and it was to serve in that company that he had sent for me from France, and that I was determined to decline.
characterized by great determination
From this reading This company of spies was of all grades; and it was to serve in that company that he had sent for me from France, and that I was determined to decline.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
disobeyverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈbeɪ/
refuse to go along with; refuse to follow; be disobedient
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
divisible by two
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
to or in any or all places
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading This company of spies was of all grades; and it was to serve in that company that he had sent for me from France, and that I was determined to decline.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This company of spies was of all grades; and it was to serve in that company that he had sent for me from France, and that I was determined to decline.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading This company of spies was of all grades; and it was to serve in that company that he had sent for me from France, and that I was determined to decline.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
how
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From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This company of spies was of all grades; and it was to serve in that company that he had sent for me from France, and that I was determined to decline.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This company of spies was of all grades; and it was to serve in that company that he had sent for me from France, and that I was determined to decline.
the force of workers available
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
messengersnounUS /ˈmesəndʒərz/
plural of “messenger” — a person who carries a message
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
Monmouth's
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From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
and nothing more
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
secret-looking
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From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading This company of spies was of all grades; and it was to serve in that company that he had sent for me from France, and that I was determined to decline.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading This company of spies was of all grades; and it was to serve in that company that he had sent for me from France, and that I was determined to decline.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though, however, I was so determined, I did not dare to disobey the directions that his letter gave me; for I could not be sure that it was for this work in particular that he had summoned me; though I guessed that it was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
at the time that
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That which he had done during Monmouth's progress in the north--his receiving of reports day by day, and even hour by hour--this was only one instance of his activity.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
belonging to which person
From this reading The secret-looking men, or even the bold-looking gentlemen, whom I had met on his stairs so continually, or for whose sake I was kept waiting sometimes when I went to see him--these were his tools and messengers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
a late time of life
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
but in spite of that
From this reading I do not think that I have yet related how great was the work that Mr. Chiffinch had done in the matter of the spies that he had everywhere during those later years of His Majesty Charles the Second.
