used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
anew
From this reading Mr. Oliver Lemby did not trouble to see Lady Wyke again.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
altarnounUS /ˈɔːltər/
the table in Christian churches where communion is given
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
Claudia
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From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
Craver
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From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
wanted intensely
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Oliver Lemby did not trouble to see Lady Wyke again.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
Hector'snounUS /ˈhektərz/
possessive form of “hector” — (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mr. Oliver Lemby did not trouble to see Lady Wyke again.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
go away from a place
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
Lemby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Oliver Lemby did not trouble to see Lady Wyke again.
take in marriage
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Oliver Lemby did not trouble to see Lady Wyke again.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
not any; not one
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Oliver Lemby did not trouble to see Lady Wyke again.
OlivernounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading Mr. Oliver Lemby did not trouble to see Lady Wyke again.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
piratenounUS /ˈpaɪrət/
someone who uses another person's words or ideas as if they were his own
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
on the contrary
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mr. Oliver Lemby did not trouble to see Lady Wyke again.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
term of address for a man
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Oliver Lemby did not trouble to see Lady Wyke again.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Mr. Oliver Lemby did not trouble to see Lady Wyke again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
Vence
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two quite understood one another, and there was no need for further conversation.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Seeing what Claudia had learnt from Mrs. Vence, the pirate was indeed surprised that Sir Hector's widow intended to leave him alone and get Edwin arrested.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Since she could not get him herself--and she had tried every means in her power to win him--it was plain that she intended to see him hanged rather than permit him to marry her rival.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Being so passionate and vindictive a woman, it was natural enough that she desired rather to see Craver in the dock than at the altar beside Claudia.
Wyke
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Oliver Lemby did not trouble to see Lady Wyke again.
