a-week
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From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading The ladies agree with me, very reluctantly.--Yours truly, “Maurice Smith.
in addition
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
brigands
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From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
continuesverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːz/
third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
dearly loved
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
not accessible to view
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The ladies agree with me, very reluctantly.--Yours truly, “Maurice Smith.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
Maurice
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From this reading The ladies agree with me, very reluctantly.--Yours truly, “Maurice Smith.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The ladies agree with me, very reluctantly.--Yours truly, “Maurice Smith.
a particular point in time
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
not any; not one
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
ransomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading The ladies agree with me, very reluctantly.--Yours truly, “Maurice Smith.
not used up
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
express in words
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading The ladies agree with me, very reluctantly.--Yours truly, “Maurice Smith.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
Stoyan
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From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
express in words
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
soldiers collectively
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The ladies agree with me, very reluctantly.--Yours truly, “Maurice Smith.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
precisely as stated
From this reading The ladies agree with me, very reluctantly.--Yours truly, “Maurice Smith.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
in or at the place that
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading They also say that if the pursuit continues, first one and then another of us will be killed, and the ransom for the remaining one will be raised by five thousand pounds a-week.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ladies agree with me, very reluctantly.--Yours truly, “Maurice Smith.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading I tell you honestly that the efforts of the troops can have no result beyond irritating the brigands and making our position worse, and that we are at this moment hidden where I believe no power on earth could find us.
WylienounUS /ˈwaɪli/
United States poet (1885-1928)
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Dear Wylie,--I am sorry to have to tell you that in consequence of the action of the authorities in sending troops against them, Stoyan and his band have now increased the ransom they demand for us to twenty thousand pounds.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading The ladies agree with me, very reluctantly.--Yours truly, “Maurice Smith.
Zoe
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From this reading “Zoe Smith.
