used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No; Lucien Royce felt that his escape was a crowning mercy vouchsafed.
adventurousadjectiveUS /ædˈventʃərəs/
willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
in addition
From this reading John Grayson, with the theft of the belt and its treasure, had also taken his life--for he had no life left!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading John Grayson, with the theft of the belt and its treasure, had also taken his life--for he had no life left!
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
a youthful male person
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
commercialadjectiveUS /kəˈmɜːrʃəl/
connected with or engaged in or sponsored by or used in commerce or commercial enterprises
From this reading His supposititious death had saved his name, his commercial honor, which he held dear.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
compassed
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From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
crowningadjectiveUS /ˈkraʊnɪŋ/
representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment
From this reading No; Lucien Royce felt that his escape was a crowning mercy vouchsafed.
dearly loved
From this reading His supposititious death had saved his name, his commercial honor, which he held dear.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading His supposititious death had saved his name, his commercial honor, which he held dear.
decadenounUS /deˈkeɪd/
a period of 10 years
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading No; Lucien Royce felt that his escape was a crowning mercy vouchsafed.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading No; Lucien Royce felt that his escape was a crowning mercy vouchsafed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
Grayson
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From this reading John Grayson, with the theft of the belt and its treasure, had also taken his life--for he had no life left!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
hairbrained
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From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading His supposititious death had saved his name, his commercial honor, which he held dear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No; Lucien Royce felt that his escape was a crowning mercy vouchsafed.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading His supposititious death had saved his name, his commercial honor, which he held dear.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
incarcerationnounUS /ˌɪnkɑːrsərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading John Grayson, with the theft of the belt and its treasure, had also taken his life--for he had no life left!
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading John Grayson, with the theft of the belt and its treasure, had also taken his life--for he had no life left!
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading John Grayson, with the theft of the belt and its treasure, had also taken his life--for he had no life left!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
Lucien
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From this reading No; Lucien Royce felt that his escape was a crowning mercy vouchsafed.
engage in
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
the force of workers available
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading No; Lucien Royce felt that his escape was a crowning mercy vouchsafed.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His supposititious death had saved his name, his commercial honor, which he held dear.
not any; not one
From this reading No; Lucien Royce felt that his escape was a crowning mercy vouchsafed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
persistencenounUS /pərˈsɪstəns/
the property of a continuous and connected period of time
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
Royce
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From this reading No; Lucien Royce felt that his escape was a crowning mercy vouchsafed.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading His supposititious death had saved his name, his commercial honor, which he held dear.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
supposititiousadjective
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
From this reading His supposititious death had saved his name, his commercial honor, which he held dear.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading John Grayson, with the theft of the belt and its treasure, had also taken his life--for he had no life left!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading No; Lucien Royce felt that his escape was a crowning mercy vouchsafed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading John Grayson, with the theft of the belt and its treasure, had also taken his life--for he had no life left!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading John Grayson, with the theft of the belt and its treasure, had also taken his life--for he had no life left!
vouchsafed
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From this reading No; Lucien Royce felt that his escape was a crowning mercy vouchsafed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No; Lucien Royce felt that his escape was a crowning mercy vouchsafed.
(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 His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
well-beingnounUS /ˌwelˈbiːɪŋ/
a contented state of being happy and healthy and prosperous
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His supposititious death had saved his name, his commercial honor, which he held dear.
which person or people
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
in the company of; together with
From this reading John Grayson, with the theft of the belt and its treasure, had also taken his life--for he had no life left!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His incarceration would easily be compassed, were his defense far more complete than perverse circumstance rendered possible, by the craft and persistence of men who had such large interests at stake on the life and well-being of a wild, adventurous, hairbrained boy.
a late time of life
From this reading His most imperative care should be to make it good, or he might well spend a decade of the best years of his life behind the bars for a crime he had not committed.
