used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
AmosnounUS /ˈeɪməs/
a Hebrew shepherd and minor prophet
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
Audaer
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From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
Austell
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From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
Deborah
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From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
the organ of sight
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
promote over another
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
stop blaming or grant forgiveness
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
Goodhare
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From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading “Well, well, this favor you want of me, what is it?” he repeated, impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, well, this favor you want of me, what is it?” he repeated, impatiently.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well, well, this favor you want of me, what is it?” he repeated, impatiently.
the force of workers available
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
and nothing more
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
and nothing more
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
recurring again and again
From this reading “Well, well, this favor you want of me, what is it?” he repeated, impatiently.
scufflingverbUS /ˈskʌfəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
St
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From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
subsideverbUS /səbˈsaɪd/
wear off or die down
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
required or under orders
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Well, well, this favor you want of me, what is it?” he repeated, impatiently.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
tiresomeadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərsəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Well, well, this favor you want of me, what is it?” he repeated, impatiently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new Earl of St. Austell was not the man to lose any opportunity of making a good bargain.
(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 “Well, well, this favor you want of me, what is it?” he repeated, impatiently.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Well, well, this favor you want of me, what is it?” he repeated, impatiently.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Deborah Audaer had promised to ask him a favor which should put money in his pocket, and although he was puzzled by the offer, he was so desperately anxious to hear it that the news of the capture of his brother’s supposed murderer came to him only as a tiresome interruption.
which person or people
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I want to ask you if you will forgive any injuries you or poor Lord St. Austell may have received from two men who were merely the tools of Amos Goodhare.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
an affirmative
From this reading “Of course, Miss Audaer, you know I am only too happy at any time to----” “Thank you, yes, of course,” answered Deborah, with one eye upon him and one upon the staircase, as the sounds of voices and scuffling seemed to subside a little.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, well, this favor you want of me, what is it?” he repeated, impatiently.
