aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
confederatenounUS /kənˈfedərət/
a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Gilbert returned to Rome, well content with his success so far.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
disquietnounUS /dɪˈskwaɪət/
a feeling of mild anxiety about possible developments
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Gilbert returned to Rome, well content with his success so far.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
GenoanounUS /ˈdʒenoʊə/
a seaport in northwestern Italy; provincial capital of Liguria
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Gilbert returned to Rome, well content with his success so far.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gilbert returned to Rome, well content with his success so far.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
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 True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
not any; not one
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
by chance
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
Prestonkirk
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From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gilbert returned to Rome, well content with his success so far.
capital and largest city of Italy; on the Tiber; seat of the Roman Catholic Church; formerly the capital of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire
From this reading Gilbert returned to Rome, well content with his success so far.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
Russells
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From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
Silwood's
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From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gilbert returned to Rome, well content with his success so far.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading The presence of James Russell in Northern Italy at or about the date of Silwood's reported death was in itself startling.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Gilbert returned to Rome, well content with his success so far.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gilbert returned to Rome, well content with his success so far.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
uncertaintynounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
(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 Gilbert returned to Rome, well content with his success so far.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But, at the same time, what he had heard concerning James Russell filled his mind with disquiet and uncertainty.
which person or people
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gilbert returned to Rome, well content with his success so far.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He felt that Lord Prestonkirk was genuinely interested, and therefore would do all he possibly could to help him.
people who are wounded
From this reading True, there were many James Russells in the world, and this particular James Russell who had been wounded in the streets of Genoa, might not be the James Russell whom he regarded as Silwood's confederate or accomplice; but Gilbert had little or no doubt that he was the man he wanted so much to find.
