Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

aimlessly drifting

From this reading The curate, in his loyal brother's opinion, was neither a vindictive fool nor an aimless murderer.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

shockingly brutal or cruel

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

a sea in northern Europe; stronghold of the Russian navy

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

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From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

approval

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The curate, in his loyal brother's opinion, was neither a vindictive fool nor an aimless murderer.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

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From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading The curate, in his loyal brother's opinion, was neither a vindictive fool nor an aimless murderer.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

involving risk or danger

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

not in action or at work

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading The curate, in his loyal brother's opinion, was neither a vindictive fool nor an aimless murderer.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

a particular point in time

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)

From this reading The curate, in his loyal brother's opinion, was neither a vindictive fool nor an aimless murderer.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The curate, in his loyal brother's opinion, was neither a vindictive fool nor an aimless murderer.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

not any; not one

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The curate, in his loyal brother's opinion, was neither a vindictive fool nor an aimless murderer.

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From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

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From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

the act or process of producing something

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

in an impolite manner

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

people who have been slain (as in battle)

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

up to a particular time

From this reading Nor indeed did Captain Pendle, until the fact was rudely and unexpectedly brought home to him by the production of the pistol.

in a vehement manner

From this reading Nevertheless, despite this material evidence, he vehemently refused to credit that so gentle a being as Gabriel had slain a fellow-creature deliberately and in cold blood, particularly as on the face of it no reason could be assigned for so hazardous an act.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading The curate, in his loyal brother's opinion, was neither a vindictive fool nor an aimless murderer.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

which person or people

From this reading MR BALTIC EXPLAINS HIMSELF It was Miss Whichello, who, on the statement of Mrs Pansey as reported by Mr Cargrim, had told George of his brother's presence on Southberry Heath at the time of Jentham's murder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had casually mentioned the fact during an idle conversation; but never for one moment had she dreamed of connecting Gabriel with so atrocious a crime.