used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
admireverbUS /ædˈmaɪr/
feel admiration for
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
in addition
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
boroughnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading But Lynn is a borough in the hands of Sir Robert Walpole, of Houghton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
a state at a particular time
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
devisingnounUS /dɪˈvaɪzɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
else
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From this reading How else could they come?
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But Lynn is a borough in the hands of Sir Robert Walpole, of Houghton.
HoughtonnounUS /ˈhɔːtən/
United States publisher who founded a printing shop that became an important book publisher (1823-1895)
From this reading But Lynn is a borough in the hands of Sir Robert Walpole, of Houghton.
How
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From this reading How else could they come?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Lynn is a borough in the hands of Sir Robert Walpole, of Houghton.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
Lynn
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From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
MusesnounUS /ˈmjuːzəz/
plural of “mus” — type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
not any; not one
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
and nothing more
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading For reasons political?
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For reasons political?
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading But Lynn is a borough in the hands of Sir Robert Walpole, of Houghton.
rowedverbUS /roʊd/
past form of “row” — propel with oars
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
term of address for a man
From this reading But Lynn is a borough in the hands of Sir Robert Walpole, of Houghton.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
subtletynounUS /ˈsʌtəlti/
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How else could they come?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
WalpolenounUS /ˈwɔːlpoʊl/
English writer and historian; son of Sir Robert Walpole (1717-1797)
From this reading But Lynn is a borough in the hands of Sir Robert Walpole, of Houghton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A WEDDING I rowed myself aboard that evening in a strange condition of exultation, for I had now no doubt--no doubt at all--that the charges were true, and that a conspiracy of the most deadly kind was not only discovered, but also checked.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And I could not but admire the craft and subtlety displayed by the favourite of the Muses in devising a plan by which it was made possible for the conspirators to come all together without the least suspicion to the town of Lynn.
