surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading On considering the circumstances of the case Gebb could not bring himself to believe that Dean was the assassin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading On considering the circumstances of the case Gebb could not bring himself to believe that Dean was the assassin.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On considering the circumstances of the case Gebb could not bring himself to believe that Dean was the assassin.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
an occurrence of something
From this reading On considering the circumstances of the case Gebb could not bring himself to believe that Dean was the assassin.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading On considering the circumstances of the case Gebb could not bring himself to believe that Dean was the assassin.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading On considering the circumstances of the case Gebb could not bring himself to believe that Dean was the assassin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On considering the circumstances of the case Gebb could not bring himself to believe that Dean was the assassin.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading On considering the circumstances of the case Gebb could not bring himself to believe that Dean was the assassin.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
true confidential information
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
set up or found
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
Gebb
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From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
Gilmar's
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From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading On considering the circumstances of the case Gebb could not bring himself to believe that Dean was the assassin.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
Kirkstone
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From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
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 PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
lifelongadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪˈflɔːŋ/
continuing through life
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
Norminster
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From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On considering the circumstances of the case Gebb could not bring himself to believe that Dean was the assassin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On considering the circumstances of the case Gebb could not bring himself to believe that Dean was the assassin.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
OwingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
Parge
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From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
penuriousadjectiveUS /ˌpeˈnjuːriəs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
PRAIN
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From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
SOLICITORnounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
unpopularadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with disfavor or lacking general approval
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
at the time that
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There he hoped to learn further details of Miss Gilmar's life, and to ascertain, if possible, whether she had other enemies besides the man she had condemned to lifelong imprisonment.
which person or people
From this reading Owing to her grasping disposition and penurious mode of life, it was probable that she had been extremely unpopular, and it might be that amongst those who disliked her might be found one who had carried the feeling so far as to kill her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading PRAIN, SOLICITOR When Gebb left Parge he intended to go down to Norminster with as little delay as possible and look over Kirkstone Hall.
