used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
any thing at all
From this reading Who knew anything of the cause which had induced her to steal the horse, and who would pity her if they did?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
Catchpole
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From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Who knew anything of the cause which had induced her to steal the horse, and who would pity her if they did?
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Who knew anything of the cause which had induced her to steal the horse, and who would pity her if they did?
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wretched young woman had now time for rest and reflection.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Who knew anything of the cause which had induced her to steal the horse, and who would pity her if they did?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Who knew anything of the cause which had induced her to steal the horse, and who would pity her if they did?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Who knew anything of the cause which had induced her to steal the horse, and who would pity her if they did?
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
Ipswich
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From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Who knew anything of the cause which had induced her to steal the horse, and who would pity her if they did?
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The wretched young woman had now time for rest and reflection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
and nothing more
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading Who knew anything of the cause which had induced her to steal the horse, and who would pity her if they did?
PREPARATIONnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading The wretched young woman had now time for rest and reflection.
determined
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The wretched young woman had now time for rest and reflection.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The secret was known only to herself, and she resolved it should continue so, lest her lover should be involved in the consequences of her guilt.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading Who knew anything of the cause which had induced her to steal the horse, and who would pity her if they did?
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
terrorsnounUS /ˈterərz/
plural of “terror” — an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Who knew anything of the cause which had induced her to steal the horse, and who would pity her if they did?
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The wretched young woman had now time for rest and reflection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
the act of testing something
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead of meeting her lover, for which purpose alone she had undertaken her desperate enterprise, she had now before her eyes the terrors of the law, the certainty of conviction, the probability of a violent and shameful death.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading PREPARATION FOR TRIAL Margaret Catchpole was taken into custody; and whilst she was spending a dismal night in the dungeon, a letter was on the road to Ipswich, to inform her master of the capture of the thief.
which person or people
From this reading Who knew anything of the cause which had induced her to steal the horse, and who would pity her if they did?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The wretched young woman had now time for rest and reflection.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Who knew anything of the cause which had induced her to steal the horse, and who would pity her if they did?
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading The wretched young woman had now time for rest and reflection.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The wretched young woman had now time for rest and reflection.
