used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
Audrey's
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From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
Branwin
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From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
a young female
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
the act of departing
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
how
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From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
InfluencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
knight-errantnoun
a wandering knight travelling in search of adventure
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
objectionableadjectiveUS /əbˈdʒekʃənəbəl/
causing disapproval or protest
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
oblivionnounUS /əˈblɪviən/
the state of being disregarded or forgotten
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
reawakenverbUS /ˌriːəˈweɪkən/
awaken once again
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
recollectionsnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃənz/
plural of “recollection” — the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
redressnounUS /rɪˈdres/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
reviveverbUS /rɪˈvaɪv/
cause to regain consciousness
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
rôle
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From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
Shawe
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From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
having come into contact
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading To reawaken recollections of the objectionable Lady Branwin by bringing her murderer to justice, and thus revive the whole terrible episode for the benefit of the public, would not be pleasing to the millionaire.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Sir Joseph cared so little for his late wife that he was quite willing to bury the bitter fact of her existence in oblivion.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading Influenced by Audrey's love, and touched by her devotion to her mother's memory, Shawe had committed himself beyond withdrawal to the _rôle_ of knight-errant.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He quite understood why the girl wished to punish the assassin of her mother; but he could not see how the fulfilment of the task she had set him would bring about their marriage.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Like those of old he was going out, if not to redress a cruel wrong, at least to revenge it.
