used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His visit to London was the pursuit of a definite plan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ever since her disappearance this idea had lurked in his imagination and occupied his secret thoughts.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading He was animated by the hope that he knew where Sisily was likely to have sought shelter.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was animated by the hope that he knew where Sisily was likely to have sought shelter.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading His visit to London was the pursuit of a definite plan.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Ever since her disappearance this idea had lurked in his imagination and occupied his secret thoughts.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
at any time
From this reading Ever since her disappearance this idea had lurked in his imagination and occupied his secret thoughts.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
the act of departing
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was animated by the hope that he knew where Sisily was likely to have sought shelter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ever since her disappearance this idea had lurked in his imagination and occupied his secret thoughts.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He was animated by the hope that he knew where Sisily was likely to have sought shelter.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ever since her disappearance this idea had lurked in his imagination and occupied his secret thoughts.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Ever since her disappearance this idea had lurked in his imagination and occupied his secret thoughts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
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 He was animated by the hope that he knew where Sisily was likely to have sought shelter.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He was animated by the hope that he knew where Sisily was likely to have sought shelter.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Ever since her disappearance this idea had lurked in his imagination and occupied his secret thoughts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Ever since her disappearance this idea had lurked in his imagination and occupied his secret thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His visit to London was the pursuit of a definite plan.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading His visit to London was the pursuit of a definite plan.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading His visit to London was the pursuit of a definite plan.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Ever since her disappearance this idea had lurked in his imagination and occupied his secret thoughts.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading He was animated by the hope that he knew where Sisily was likely to have sought shelter.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Ever since her disappearance this idea had lurked in his imagination and occupied his secret thoughts.
Sisily
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From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
a male human offspring
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
that is looked for
From this reading He was animated by the hope that he knew where Sisily was likely to have sought shelter.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Ever since her disappearance this idea had lurked in his imagination and occupied his secret thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ever since her disappearance this idea had lurked in his imagination and occupied his secret thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
Turold
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading His visit to London was the pursuit of a definite plan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
at the time that
From this reading Charles had stated his intention truly enough when he said he was going to London to look for Sisily, but he did not disclose to his father the real reason that led him there.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was animated by the hope that he knew where Sisily was likely to have sought shelter.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Austin Turold was wrong in supposing that his son had left Cornwall to fly from England.
