an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Humphrey went up to announce my arrival, and Mr. Trevannion admitted me immediately, although he was not yet out of bed.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
anew
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading Humphrey went up to announce my arrival, and Mr. Trevannion admitted me immediately, although he was not yet out of bed.
eagerly desirous
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Humphrey went up to announce my arrival, and Mr. Trevannion admitted me immediately, although he was not yet out of bed.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I fear that you have not been successful," said he, as he took my hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Humphrey went up to announce my arrival, and Mr. Trevannion admitted me immediately, although he was not yet out of bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I fear that you have not been successful," said he, as he took my hand.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "I fear that you have not been successful," said he, as he took my hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I fear that you have not been successful," said he, as he took my hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
Humphrey
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From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Humphrey went up to announce my arrival, and Mr. Trevannion admitted me immediately, although he was not yet out of bed.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
interferesverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrz/
third-person singular of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Humphrey went up to announce my arrival, and Mr. Trevannion admitted me immediately, although he was not yet out of bed.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
not any; not one
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Humphrey went up to announce my arrival, and Mr. Trevannion admitted me immediately, although he was not yet out of bed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Humphrey went up to announce my arrival, and Mr. Trevannion admitted me immediately, although he was not yet out of bed.
Plutus
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From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
repairedverbUS /rɪˈperd/
past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I fear that you have not been successful," said he, as he took my hand.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
sixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
in the near future
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading "I fear that you have not been successful," said he, as he took my hand.
express in words
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading "I fear that you have not been successful," said he, as he took my hand.
Trevannion
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From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Humphrey went up to announce my arrival, and Mr. Trevannion admitted me immediately, although he was not yet out of bed.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
precisely as stated
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day I called to tell Mr. Trevannion that I had returned, and was informed by Humphrey that he was quite strong again, and very anxious to see me, although he had no idea that I should return so soon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Humphrey went up to announce my arrival, and Mr. Trevannion admitted me immediately, although he was not yet out of bed.
at the time that
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We return to Liverpool--I have an interview with Miss Trevannion--Plutus interferes with Cupid, and I sail again for the coast of Africa.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We set off and arrived at Liverpool, without accident, late on the sixth night, when we repaired to our usual lodgings.
but in spite of that
From this reading Humphrey went up to announce my arrival, and Mr. Trevannion admitted me immediately, although he was not yet out of bed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I fear that you have not been successful," said he, as he took my hand.
