used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER THE FIRE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
Aspinshaw
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From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
chagrinnounUS /ʃəˈɡrɪn/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
the act of departing
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
diplomacynounUS /dɪˈploʊməsi/
negotiation between nations
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
remove the dust from
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
eloquencenounUS /ˈel.ə.kwəns/
Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
Ferrier
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From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
start firing a weapon
From this reading AFTER THE FIRE.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
set up or found
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
Hatfield
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From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
highly-coloured
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From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
incendiaries
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From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
leave-takingnoun
the act of departing politely
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
Litvinoff's
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From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
not any; not one
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
others
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From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
punishverbUS /ˈpʌnɪʃ/
impose a penalty on; inflict punishment on
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
Roland
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From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER THE FIRE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had they not been quite so precipitate their leave-taking might have been more dignified and less secret, for Litvinoff's confidence in his own powers of diplomacy had been more than justified.
Thornsett
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From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
precisely as stated
From this reading He found Miss Stanley in a state of great excitement about the events of the night before, of which she had heard a very much embroidered and highly-coloured version.
wateredadjectiveUS /ˈwɔːtərd/
(of silk fabric) having a wavelike pattern
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
at the time that
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When, somewhat to his chagrin, his eloquence failed to reconcile Roland Ferrier to the idea of taking no legal steps to punish the intending incendiaries--for, in spite of the way in which the Count had watered the story down, Roland had managed to get a pretty accurate idea of the truth--he made a hasty journey over to Aspinshaw.
which person or people
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Before daybreak next morning John Hatfield had taken Count Litvinoff's advice, and he and several others who had borne an active part in the night's work had shaken the dust of Thornsett off their feet and taken their departure in various directions.
