used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
(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 When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading And from this stern determination all Cargrim's arguments failed to move him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
BalticnounUS /ˈbɔːltɪk/
a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
Beorminster
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From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
capturingverbUS /ˈkæptʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
Cargrim
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From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
Cargrim's
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From this reading And from this stern determination all Cargrim's arguments failed to move him.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
complicitynounUS /kəmˈplɪsəti/
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
concurverbUS /kənˈkɜːr/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading And from this stern determination all Cargrim's arguments failed to move him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
the act of discovering something
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
edificationnounUS /ˌedəfəˈkeɪʃən/
uplifting enlightenment
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading And from this stern determination all Cargrim's arguments failed to move him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading And from this stern determination all Cargrim's arguments failed to move him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And from this stern determination all Cargrim's arguments failed to move him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
a message received and understood
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
a search for knowledge
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
JailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
conformity or harmony
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And from this stern determination all Cargrim's arguments failed to move him.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
PENDLE
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From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
more desirable than another
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
established beyond doubt
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading And from this stern determination all Cargrim's arguments failed to move him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
unchristianadjective
not of a Christian faith
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONFESSION OF BISHOP PENDLE Mr Cargrim was very much out of temper, and Baltic was the cause of his unchristian state of mind.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In his solemn way he informed Cargrim that he preferred keeping his information and methods and suspicions to himself until he was sure of capturing the actual criminal.
at the time that
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the employer of the so-called missionary and actual inquiry agent, the chaplain expected to be informed of every fresh discovery, but with this view Baltic did not concur.
produce a literary work
From this reading When the man was lodged in Beorminster Jail--when his complicity in the crime was proved beyond all doubt--then Baltic promised to write out, for the edification of his employer, a detailed account of the steps taken to bring about so satisfactory a result.
