used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Eustace was summoned before the council.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Shame and self-reproach bowed his erect head, and cast a gloom over his ingenuous features.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
Capel
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From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
put or send forth
From this reading Shame and self-reproach bowed his erect head, and cast a gloom over his ingenuous features.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Eustace was summoned before the council.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Shame and self-reproach bowed his erect head, and cast a gloom over his ingenuous features.
Eustace
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From this reading Eustace was summoned before the council.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Shame and self-reproach bowed his erect head, and cast a gloom over his ingenuous features.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Shame and self-reproach bowed his erect head, and cast a gloom over his ingenuous features.
GoringnounUS /ˈɡɔːrɪŋ/
German politician in Nazi Germany who founded the Gestapo and mobilized Germany for war (1893-1946)
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Shame and self-reproach bowed his erect head, and cast a gloom over his ingenuous features.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
Hopton
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From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
Hyde
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From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
of the present time and place
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
incorruptibleadjective
incapable of being morally corrupted
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
IndignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
ingenuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒenjuːəs/
characterized by an inability to mask your feelings; not devious
From this reading Shame and self-reproach bowed his erect head, and cast a gloom over his ingenuous features.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
plural of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
LoyalistnounUS /ˈlɔɪəlɪst/
a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
Monthault
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From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
and nothing more
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Shame and self-reproach bowed his erect head, and cast a gloom over his ingenuous features.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
plunderedadjectiveUS /ˈplʌndərd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
Prince'snounUS /ˈprɪnsɪz/
possessive form of “prince” — a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
protectedadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪd/
kept safe or defended from danger or injury or loss
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
redressnounUS /rɪˈdres/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
reparationnounUS /ˌrepərˈeɪʃən/
compensation (given or received) for an insult or injury
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
reproveverb
take to task
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
self-reproachnoun
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading Shame and self-reproach bowed his erect head, and cast a gloom over his ingenuous features.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Shame and self-reproach bowed his erect head, and cast a gloom over his ingenuous features.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Eustace was summoned before the council.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
which person or people
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The Lords Hopton, Capel, and the incorruptible Hyde, formed part of that body; and it will be anticipated, that only a want of ability to redress the wrong, prevented immediate reparation.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Indignant at the wrong, the plundered Loyalist, for such indeed he was, appealed to the Prince's courts.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading The power of Lord Goring protected his favourite, Monthault; but it was thought proper to reprove the youth, who had acted as his agent.
