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From this reading 41.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
CromwellnounUS /ˈkrɑːmwəl/
English general and statesman who led the parliamentary army in the English Civil War (1599-1658)
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
characterized by great determination
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
entitleverbUS /enˈtaɪtəl/
give the right to
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
set up or found
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading THE GHOST IN NO.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE GHOST IN NO.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
not any; not one
From this reading THE GHOST IN NO.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GHOST IN NO.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
(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 But he did not venture to suggest that the pond should be dragged, lest it might appear that he was too well informed about the matter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had hoped that the body might be found in order that he might carry with him the proof that would entitle him to the reward of ten thousand dollars.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading After waiting two days, during which no tidings were received of Robert, James Cromwell determined to go to New York.
