used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She argued the matter out with him after the Khan’s departure.
(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 It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
Arabits
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From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading She argued the matter out with him after the Khan’s departure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was desperate enough to try any expedient Carthew might suggest, and perhaps it was as well that he declined to think of any.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
for the reason that
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
captivesnounUS /ˈkæptɪvz/
plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
Carthew
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From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading She was desperate enough to try any expedient Carthew might suggest, and perhaps it was as well that he declined to think of any.
the act of departing
From this reading She argued the matter out with him after the Khan’s departure.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading She was desperate enough to try any expedient Carthew might suggest, and perhaps it was as well that he declined to think of any.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
Eveleen
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From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading She was desperate enough to try any expedient Carthew might suggest, and perhaps it was as well that he declined to think of any.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She argued the matter out with him after the Khan’s departure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
interceptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈsept/
seize on its way
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
Kamal-ud-din
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From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
Khan'snounUS /kɑːnz/
possessive form of “khan” — a title given to rulers or other important people in Asian countries
From this reading She argued the matter out with him after the Khan’s departure.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
magnanimitynoun
liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She argued the matter out with him after the Khan’s departure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She was desperate enough to try any expedient Carthew might suggest, and perhaps it was as well that he declined to think of any.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She argued the matter out with him after the Khan’s departure.
by chance
From this reading She was desperate enough to try any expedient Carthew might suggest, and perhaps it was as well that he declined to think of any.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
by chance
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
except for; apart from
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
express in words
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She argued the matter out with him after the Khan’s departure.
term of address for a man
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading She was desperate enough to try any expedient Carthew might suggest, and perhaps it was as well that he declined to think of any.
carry out
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
express in words
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading She was desperate enough to try any expedient Carthew might suggest, and perhaps it was as well that he declined to think of any.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
male cat
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading She was desperate enough to try any expedient Carthew might suggest, and perhaps it was as well that he declined to think of any.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
in the company of; together with
From this reading /Tom Carthew/ must have known that Kamal-ud-din had hurried back into the field in the hope of uniting with his brother’s force before Sir Harry could intercept it, but he did not tell Eveleen so--possibly because he was afraid of raising false hopes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was in a pitiable state of mind, equally afraid of the Arabits and of the British, anxious--it would be too much to say determined to save Eveleen and her husband, but fearing to take any practical step in that direction.
youth'snounUS /juːθs/
possessive form of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It was all very well for him to say that he hoped Kamal-ud-din would be kind enough to let his captives go free, but it would be much more to the purpose to help them to escape without putting the youth’s magnanimity to the test.
