used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
coarseadjectiveUS /kɔːrs/
of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
colleaguesnounUS /ˈkɑːliɡz/
plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
contrabandadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntrəbænd/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
at any time
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
exemplaryadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzempləri/
worthy of imitation
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
Gilham
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From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
grievousadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːvəs/
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
home-life
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From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
go away from a place
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
rovingnounUS /ˈroʊvɪŋ/
travelling about without any clear destination
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
scornfuladjectiveUS /ˈskɔːrnfəl/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRIDE OF LIFE.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
thrivingadjectiveUS /ˈθraɪvɪŋ/
very lively and profitable
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
Tremlett
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From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
the act of testing something
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Harvey Tremlett kept his promise not to leave the neighbourhood, until the result of the grievous injury done to Frank Gilham should be known.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Another warrant against him might be issued for that fierce assault, and he had made up his mind to stand a trial, whatever result might come of it.
at the time that
From this reading Rough and savage as he became, (when his violent temper was provoked) and scornful of home-life and quiet labour--these and other far from exemplary traits, were mainly the result of his roving habits, and the coarse and lawless company into which he had ever fallen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What he feared most, and would have fled from, was a charge of running contraband goods, which might have destroyed a thriving trade, and sent him and his colleagues across the seas.
