used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
the state of being absent
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
speak to
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
artfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːrtfəl/
not straightforward or candid; giving a false appearance of frankness
From this reading To blind Joad was no easy task, as he was artful, dangerous, and--she more than suspected--merciless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading To blind Joad was no easy task, as he was artful, dangerous, and--she more than suspected--merciless.
Burville
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From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
CanterburynounUS /ˈkæntərberi/
a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading To blind Joad was no easy task, as he was artful, dangerous, and--she more than suspected--merciless.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
Dora
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From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading To blind Joad was no easy task, as he was artful, dangerous, and--she more than suspected--merciless.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
furthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
Joad
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From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
engage in
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading To blind Joad was no easy task, as he was artful, dangerous, and--she more than suspected--merciless.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
not any; not one
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
determined
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
believed likely
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading To blind Joad was no easy task, as he was artful, dangerous, and--she more than suspected--merciless.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was absolutely necessary to make some such statement, as she knew not what conclusion would be drawn by the old man did he learn that her true destination was London.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If so, it might be that he would warn Lady Burville, did he know her address, which was by no means unlikely; therefore Dora was resolved to keep him in ignorance of her plan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She suspected him of knowing more of Lady Burville than he chose to confess; and, with such knowledge, he might guess her intention.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The next day Dora excused her absence to Joad on the plea of a visit to a friend living the other side of Canterbury, and stated furthermore that she would not return until late that evening.
