used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
the state of being absent
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
(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 was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
Alston
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From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
Aramnoun
the biblical name for ancient Syria
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
assizesnoun
the county courts of England (replaced in 1971 by Crown courts)
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Furnival wrote to say that at such a time he would call at The Cleeve with a post-chaise.
Cleeve
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From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
divisible by two
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
Furnival
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From this reading Mr. Furnival wrote to say that at such a time he would call at The Cleeve with a post-chaise.
Furnival's
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From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Furnival wrote to say that at such a time he would call at The Cleeve with a post-chaise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading LADY MASON RETURNS HOME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
indictmentnounUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪtmənt/
a formal document written for a prosecuting attorney charging a person with some offense
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY MASON RETURNS HOME.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
MASONnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading LADY MASON RETURNS HOME.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
perjurynounUS /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/
criminal offense of making false statements under oath
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
post-chaise
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From this reading Mr. Furnival wrote to say that at such a time he would call at The Cleeve with a post-chaise.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading LADY MASON RETURNS HOME.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
express in words
From this reading Mr. Furnival wrote to say that at such a time he would call at The Cleeve with a post-chaise.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Furnival wrote to say that at such a time he would call at The Cleeve with a post-chaise.
carry out
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was done in a manner that astonished even herself by the absence of all publicity or outward scandal.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
the act of testing something
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Lady Mason remained at The Cleeve for something more than a week after that day on which she made her confession, during which time she was fully committed to take her trial at the next assizes at Alston on an indictment for perjury.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The matter was arranged between Mr. Matthew Round and Mr. Solomon Aram, and was so arranged in accordance with Mr. Furnival's wishes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mr. Furnival wrote to say that at such a time he would call at The Cleeve with a post-chaise.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Mr. Furnival wrote to say that at such a time he would call at The Cleeve with a post-chaise.
