Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He hated himself for having been duped by that forged letter.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I had no business to leave the child," he kept repeating to himself; "not even to obey her mother.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He hated himself for having been duped by that forged letter.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE TOILS.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "I had no business to leave the child," he kept repeating to himself; "not even to obey her mother.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
Copplestone
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From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
countingnounUS /ˈkaʊntɪŋ/
the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
dupedverbUS /duːpt/
past form of “dupe” — fool or hoax
From this reading He hated himself for having been duped by that forged letter.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
divisible by two
From this reading "I had no business to leave the child," he kept repeating to himself; "not even to obey her mother.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He hated himself for having been duped by that forged letter.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading He hated himself for having been duped by that forged letter.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I had no business to leave the child," he kept repeating to himself; "not even to obey her mother.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He hated himself for having been duped by that forged letter.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He hated himself for having been duped by that forged letter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I had no business to leave the child," he kept repeating to himself; "not even to obey her mother.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He hated himself for having been duped by that forged letter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I had no business to leave the child," he kept repeating to himself; "not even to obey her mother.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE TOILS.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading "I had no business to leave the child," he kept repeating to himself; "not even to obey her mother.
landmarknounUS /ˈlændmɑːrk/
the position of a prominent or well-known object in a particular landscape
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
go away from a place
From this reading "I had no business to leave the child," he kept repeating to himself; "not even to obey her mother.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He hated himself for having been duped by that forged letter.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I had no business to leave the child," he kept repeating to himself; "not even to obey her mother.
not any; not one
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
be obedient to
From this reading "I had no business to leave the child," he kept repeating to himself; "not even to obey her mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
make a painting
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
post-chaise
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From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
postillions
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From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
Raynham
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From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading "I had no business to leave the child," he kept repeating to himself; "not even to obey her mother.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
move hurridly
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He hated himself for having been duped by that forged letter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE TOILS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
TOILSnounUS /tɔɪlz/
plural of “toil” — productive work (especially physical work done for wages)
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE TOILS.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading Captain Copplestone did not waste half an hour on the road between London and Raynham.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
the words that are spoken
From this reading No words can paint his agony of terror, the torture of mind which he endured, as he sat in the post-chaise, watching every landmark of the journey, counting every minute of the tedious hours, and continually putting his head out of the front window, and urging the postillions to greater speed.
