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From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
a quantity of money
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
avoidingverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Peter performed the duty because there was no way of avoiding it without danger to himself.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Both children, the letter stated, were to be sent in the care of the conductor of the train designated.
for the reason that
From this reading Peter performed the duty because there was no way of avoiding it without danger to himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both children, the letter stated, were to be sent in the care of the conductor of the train designated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Both children, the letter stated, were to be sent in the care of the conductor of the train designated.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/
the person who leads a musical group
From this reading Both children, the letter stated, were to be sent in the care of the conductor of the train designated.
gotten under control
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
Cynthy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
Cynthy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Peter performed the duty because there was no way of avoiding it without danger to himself.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading Both children, the letter stated, were to be sent in the care of the conductor of the train designated.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Peter performed the duty because there was no way of avoiding it without danger to himself.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Now, the father had written, most laboriously, to thank Peter for his kindness and to repay him for the extra expense incurred.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
GrimesnounUS /ɡraɪmz/
plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Peter performed the duty because there was no way of avoiding it without danger to himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading Now, the father had written, most laboriously, to thank Peter for his kindness and to repay him for the extra expense incurred.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
and nothing more
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Now, the father had written, most laboriously, to thank Peter for his kindness and to repay him for the extra expense incurred.
laboriouslyadverbUS /ləˈbɔːriəsli/
in a laborious manner
From this reading Now, the father had written, most laboriously, to thank Peter for his kindness and to repay him for the extra expense incurred.
go away from a place
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Now, the father had written, most laboriously, to thank Peter for his kindness and to repay him for the extra expense incurred.
not any; not one
From this reading Peter performed the duty because there was no way of avoiding it without danger to himself.
the middle of the day
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, the father had written, most laboriously, to thank Peter for his kindness and to repay him for the extra expense incurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Peter performed the duty because there was no way of avoiding it without danger to himself.
and nothing more
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Peter performed the duty because there was no way of avoiding it without danger to himself.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
PLOTTERSnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
plotteth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
Psnoun
a note appended to a letter after the signature
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
repayverbUS /riˈpeɪ/
pay back
From this reading Now, the father had written, most laboriously, to thank Peter for his kindness and to repay him for the extra expense incurred.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Both children, the letter stated, were to be sent in the care of the conductor of the train designated.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Both children, the letter stated, were to be sent in the care of the conductor of the train designated.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Now, the father had written, most laboriously, to thank Peter for his kindness and to repay him for the extra expense incurred.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Peter performed the duty because there was no way of avoiding it without danger to himself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
create by training and teaching
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
not known
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Peter performed the duty because there was no way of avoiding it without danger to himself.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both children, the letter stated, were to be sent in the care of the conductor of the train designated.
at the time that
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The letter which had come to him from Cynthy's father had contained not only her railroad fare but an extra amount to pay for the care of the baby, for whom no arrangements had been made at the time the parents, in dire poverty and uncertain as to the outcome of their venture into an unknown locality, had decided to leave with his sister.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Peter performed the duty because there was no way of avoiding it without danger to himself.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Now, the father had written, most laboriously, to thank Peter for his kindness and to repay him for the extra expense incurred.
xxxviiadjective
being seven more than thirty
From this reading PLOTTERS "The wicked plotteth against the just."--Ps. xxxvii, 12 It was just before noon when Peter Grimes placed Cynthy aboard the train which was to carry her north to her parents and safety.
