aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
amethystnounUS /ˈæmɪθɪst/
a transparent purple variety of quartz; used as a gemstone
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
being joined in close association
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you forget, father, that the cross has to be produced by Mrs. Walker's nephew or niece," said Lesbia doubtfully.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "But you forget, father, that the cross has to be produced by Mrs. Walker's nephew or niece," said Lesbia doubtfully.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Then he changed his mind and spoke with extraordinary freedom.
a small house with a single story
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
a female human offspring
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading "But you forget, father, that the cross has to be produced by Mrs. Walker's nephew or niece," said Lesbia doubtfully.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Then he changed his mind and spoke with extraordinary freedom.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "But you forget, father, that the cross has to be produced by Mrs. Walker's nephew or niece," said Lesbia doubtfully.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading "But you forget, father, that the cross has to be produced by Mrs. Walker's nephew or niece," said Lesbia doubtfully.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Then he changed his mind and spoke with extraordinary freedom.
gloomilyadverbUS /ˈɡluːməli/
with gloom
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
HalenounUS /heɪl/
a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But you forget, father, that the cross has to be produced by Mrs. Walker's nephew or niece," said Lesbia doubtfully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he changed his mind and spoke with extraordinary freedom.
impossibilities
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From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
Lesbia
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From this reading "But you forget, father, that the cross has to be produced by Mrs. Walker's nephew or niece," said Lesbia doubtfully.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then he changed his mind and spoke with extraordinary freedom.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading "But you forget, father, that the cross has to be produced by Mrs. Walker's nephew or niece," said Lesbia doubtfully.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading "But you forget, father, that the cross has to be produced by Mrs. Walker's nephew or niece," said Lesbia doubtfully.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But you forget, father, that the cross has to be produced by Mrs. Walker's nephew or niece," said Lesbia doubtfully.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
with low volume
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
express in speech
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Then he changed his mind and spoke with extraordinary freedom.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he changed his mind and spoke with extraordinary freedom.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
Walker'snounUS /ˈwɔːkərz/
possessive form of “walker” — New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Hale at first positively refused to speak on the subject of the cross and the fortune attached thereto, as he maintained that it was useless to talk about impossibilities.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
at the time that
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Nothing can be done until we find the amethyst cross," he said gloomily to his daughter, "when that is produced, the money will be forthcoming."
in the company of; together with
From this reading After Mrs. Walker's portentous visit to Rose Cottage with her lawyer, things went on quietly for some days.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you forget, father, that the cross has to be produced by Mrs. Walker's nephew or niece," said Lesbia doubtfully.
