aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was evidently only one incentive strong enough to bring it about, and that was the hope of escape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading He had proposed the plan to his father, who approved of it heartily.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There was evidently only one incentive strong enough to bring it about, and that was the hope of escape.
BurtnounUS /bɜːrt/
English psychologist whose studies of twins were later said to have used fabricated data (1883-1971)
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE SHADOW OF DEATH.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading There was evidently only one incentive strong enough to bring it about, and that was the hope of escape.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading There was evidently only one incentive strong enough to bring it about, and that was the hope of escape.
EzranounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had proposed the plan to his father, who approved of it heartily.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
a young female
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading He had proposed the plan to his father, who approved of it heartily.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading There was evidently only one incentive strong enough to bring it about, and that was the hope of escape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
incentivenounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading There was evidently only one incentive strong enough to bring it about, and that was the hope of escape.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
inducingnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsɪŋ/
act of bringing about a desired result
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had proposed the plan to his father, who approved of it heartily.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHADOW OF DEATH.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was evidently only one incentive strong enough to bring it about, and that was the hope of escape.
and nothing more
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had proposed the plan to his father, who approved of it heartily.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He had proposed the plan to his father, who approved of it heartily.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW OF DEATH.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
not in physical motion
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There was evidently only one incentive strong enough to bring it about, and that was the hope of escape.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
tempestuousadjectiveUS /ˌtemˈpestʃuːəs/
characterized by violent emotions or behavior
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW OF DEATH.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was evidently only one incentive strong enough to bring it about, and that was the hope of escape.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was evidently only one incentive strong enough to bring it about, and that was the hope of escape.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
which person or people
From this reading He had proposed the plan to his father, who approved of it heartily.
winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The only weak point in his scheme had been the difficulty which might arise in inducing the girl to venture out of the Priory on that tempestuous winter's night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading This conversation with Rebecca had suggested to Ezra that he might still have influence enough with his father's ward to induce her to come out of doors, and so put herself within the reach of Burt.
