aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
(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 JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
any person at all
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
cautiouslyadverbUS /ˈkɔːʃəsli/
as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact
From this reading He decided to go home early and question his nephew cautiously.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
dazzledadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəld/
having vision overcome temporarily by or as if by intense light
From this reading His imagination was dazzled at the prospect.
recognizable; marked
From this reading He decided to go home early and question his nephew cautiously.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He decided to go home early and question his nephew cautiously.
else
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From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
enrichverbUS /enˈrɪtʃ/
make better or improve in quality
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
to come or go into
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He decided to go home early and question his nephew cautiously.
coins made of gold
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
hermitnounUS /ˈhɜːrmət/
one retired from society for religious reasons
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
hermit's
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From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He decided to go home early and question his nephew cautiously.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He decided to go home early and question his nephew cautiously.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading His imagination was dazzled at the prospect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
a message received and understood
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading He decided to go home early and question his nephew cautiously.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
not any; not one
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
and nothing more
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
the possibility of future success
From this reading His imagination was dazzled at the prospect.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading He acknowledged to himself that he meant to enter the cave, and if he could only find the gold, which he was persuaded the occupant owned in large quantities, to enrich himself at his expense.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He decided to go home early and question his nephew cautiously.
determined
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
Trafton
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From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
TRAFTON'S
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From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
unlawfuladjectiveUS /ənˈlɔːfəl/
not conforming to legality, moral law, or social convention
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JOHN TRAFTON’S NEW PLAN With the new but unlawful purpose which he had begun to entertain John Trafton resolved to find out all he could about the hermit, and he rightly judged that Robert could give him more information than anybody else.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he could find out something about the hermit’s habits and peculiarities it would help him in his plan, for there was no beating about the bush now.
