used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
any person at all
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
a young person of either sex
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
without stop or interruption
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
Donald
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From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
entreated
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From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
divisible by two
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
a young female
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
GumnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
how
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From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
monkeynounUS /ˈmʌŋki/
any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
nuggetnounUS /ˈnʌɡɪt/
a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
on one occasion
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
pillow-case
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From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
participate in games or sport
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
determined
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
robber's
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From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
in the near future
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
refrain from harming
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Unfortunately for them the monkey had struggled out of the pillow-case, as soon as it reached the house, and the robbers' children at once seized upon it, and claimed it as their pet.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
at the time that
From this reading When the thieves reached home, after a hasty breakfast, they continued the discussion as to how the purse was to be opened and the nugget secured.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Now, wicked as this man was, this child had a mysterious influence over him, and though he was resolved to kill Gum, and that immediately, he determined that she should not see it done, nor even know that he had done it.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Besides this, it would never do to let the people in the valley know that they had killed the monkey, for Donald would surely go in search of it; so after consulting together for some time, the robbers decided on a plan for killing Gum without anybody being any the wiser.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
youngestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When they were told it would have to be killed, the youngest child, a little girl so lovely that even a bad father could not help loving her, burst into tears, and, putting her arms round the robber's neck, prayed and entreated him to spare its life, and let her play with it.
