used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SURPRISE Rupert was much disappointed that Forge had not been arrested.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
from appearances alone
From this reading But, as the man, apparently warned by Clarence, had disappeared, there was no more to be said.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading A SURPRISE Rupert was much disappointed that Forge had not been arrested.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as the man, apparently warned by Clarence, had disappeared, there was no more to be said.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But under pressure, and standing in danger of his life, he might be induced to be more explicit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A SURPRISE Rupert was much disappointed that Forge had not been arrested.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But under pressure, and standing in danger of his life, he might be induced to be more explicit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, as the man, apparently warned by Clarence, had disappeared, there was no more to be said.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
ClarencenounUS /ˈklerəns/
a closed carriage with four wheels and seats for four passengers
From this reading But, as the man, apparently warned by Clarence, had disappeared, there was no more to be said.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But under pressure, and standing in danger of his life, he might be induced to be more explicit.
dastardlyadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading But, as the man, apparently warned by Clarence, had disappeared, there was no more to be said.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading A SURPRISE Rupert was much disappointed that Forge had not been arrested.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
explicitadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplɪsət/
precisely and clearly expressed or readily observable; leaving nothing to implication
From this reading But under pressure, and standing in danger of his life, he might be induced to be more explicit.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
ForgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading A SURPRISE Rupert was much disappointed that Forge had not been arrested.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A SURPRISE Rupert was much disappointed that Forge had not been arrested.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading But under pressure, and standing in danger of his life, he might be induced to be more explicit.
inoffensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/
not causing anger or annoyance
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
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 The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But under pressure, and standing in danger of his life, he might be induced to be more explicit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But, as the man, apparently warned by Clarence, had disappeared, there was no more to be said.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But under pressure, and standing in danger of his life, he might be induced to be more explicit.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A SURPRISE Rupert was much disappointed that Forge had not been arrested.
not any; not one
From this reading But, as the man, apparently warned by Clarence, had disappeared, there was no more to be said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A SURPRISE Rupert was much disappointed that Forge had not been arrested.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
pressurenounUS /ˈpreʃər/
the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)
From this reading But under pressure, and standing in danger of his life, he might be induced to be more explicit.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading A SURPRISE Rupert was much disappointed that Forge had not been arrested.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But, as the man, apparently warned by Clarence, had disappeared, there was no more to be said.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
having a supporting base
From this reading But under pressure, and standing in danger of his life, he might be induced to be more explicit.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A SURPRISE Rupert was much disappointed that Forge had not been arrested.
believed likely
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The explanation already given, did not satisfy him, and he suspected that the doctor knew more than he chose to admit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A SURPRISE Rupert was much disappointed that Forge had not been arrested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But, as the man, apparently warned by Clarence, had disappeared, there was no more to be said.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading But under pressure, and standing in danger of his life, he might be induced to be more explicit.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading But, as the man, apparently warned by Clarence, had disappeared, there was no more to be said.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A SURPRISE Rupert was much disappointed that Forge had not been arrested.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Apart from the fact that he thought the old scoundrel should suffer for his dastardly crime in killing an inoffensive woman, he wished to learn what Forge could reveal of his father's death.
