used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading If Carrington went to Inspector Lawson with his story, Mallien might be arrested and the disgrace would break Dorinda's heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
Barship
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From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If Carrington went to Inspector Lawson with his story, Mallien might be arrested and the disgrace would break Dorinda's heart.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
terminate
From this reading If Carrington went to Inspector Lawson with his story, Mallien might be arrested and the disgrace would break Dorinda's heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
Carrington
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From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading If Carrington went to Inspector Lawson with his story, Mallien might be arrested and the disgrace would break Dorinda's heart.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
Dorinda's
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From this reading If Carrington went to Inspector Lawson with his story, Mallien might be arrested and the disgrace would break Dorinda's heart.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading If Carrington went to Inspector Lawson with his story, Mallien might be arrested and the disgrace would break Dorinda's heart.
Hendle
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From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
how
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From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Carrington went to Inspector Lawson with his story, Mallien might be arrested and the disgrace would break Dorinda's heart.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading If Carrington went to Inspector Lawson with his story, Mallien might be arrested and the disgrace would break Dorinda's heart.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
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 As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
Lawson
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From this reading If Carrington went to Inspector Lawson with his story, Mallien might be arrested and the disgrace would break Dorinda's heart.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
Mallien
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From this reading As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If Carrington went to Inspector Lawson with his story, Mallien might be arrested and the disgrace would break Dorinda's heart.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
not in physical motion
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If Carrington went to Inspector Lawson with his story, Mallien might be arrested and the disgrace would break Dorinda's heart.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
except if; if not
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
(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 But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If Carrington went to Inspector Lawson with his story, Mallien might be arrested and the disgrace would break Dorinda's heart.
at the time that
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But Hendle had an uneasy feeling that the barrister would not hold his tongue, unless well paid to do so; and undoubtedly he knew many things, the revelation of which would prove highly unpleasant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Squire was relieved when he turned Carrington out of his house, as he felt how impossible it was to live under the same roof with such a scoundrel.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was still more relieved on hearing that the man had gone to London by an early train, and hoped that prudence would keep him at a safe distance from Barship.
but in spite of that
From this reading As yet he knew nothing of his late friend's interview with Mallien, nor did Mallien appear at The Big House to report the conversation.
