used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although it seemed quite certain that young Gore was guilty, yet the journals gave him the benefit of the doubt.
amountedverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪd/
past form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Although it seemed quite certain that young Gore was guilty, yet the journals gave him the benefit of the doubt.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
BERNARD'SnounUS /bərˈnɑːrdz/
possessive form of “bernard” — French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading BERNARD'S FRIENDS The report of the murder caused great excitement in London.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading BERNARD'S FRIENDS The report of the murder caused great excitement in London.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Although it seemed quite certain that young Gore was guilty, yet the journals gave him the benefit of the doubt.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Although it seemed quite certain that young Gore was guilty, yet the journals gave him the benefit of the doubt.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading BERNARD'S FRIENDS The report of the murder caused great excitement in London.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading BERNARD'S FRIENDS The report of the murder caused great excitement in London.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Although it seemed quite certain that young Gore was guilty, yet the journals gave him the benefit of the doubt.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
GoreverbUS /ɡɔːr/
wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument
From this reading Although it seemed quite certain that young Gore was guilty, yet the journals gave him the benefit of the doubt.
grandsonnounUS /ˈɡrændsʌn/
a male grandchild
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading BERNARD'S FRIENDS The report of the murder caused great excitement in London.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Although it seemed quite certain that young Gore was guilty, yet the journals gave him the benefit of the doubt.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Although it seemed quite certain that young Gore was guilty, yet the journals gave him the benefit of the doubt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BERNARD'S FRIENDS The report of the murder caused great excitement in London.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Although it seemed quite certain that young Gore was guilty, yet the journals gave him the benefit of the doubt.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading BERNARD'S FRIENDS The report of the murder caused great excitement in London.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading BERNARD'S FRIENDS The report of the murder caused great excitement in London.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BERNARD'S FRIENDS The report of the murder caused great excitement in London.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
and nothing more
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
parricidenoun
someone who kills his or her parent
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
profligatenounUS /ˈprɔːflɪɡeɪt/
a dissolute man in fashionable society
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
quartered
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From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Although it seemed quite certain that young Gore was guilty, yet the journals gave him the benefit of the doubt.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading BERNARD'S FRIENDS The report of the murder caused great excitement in London.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BERNARD'S FRIENDS The report of the murder caused great excitement in London.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
titledadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪtəld/
belonging to the peerage
From this reading It seemed terrible that so old a man, and a titled man at that, should be murdered in his own house and by his profligate grandson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
vengefuladjectiveUS /ˈvendʒfəl/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
precisely as stated
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The general opinion was that Bernard should not only be hanged, but drawn and quartered, as his crime amounted to parricide.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But this vengeful demand was made only by the extreme people, and the newspapers were on the whole very fair in their statements.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although it seemed quite certain that young Gore was guilty, yet the journals gave him the benefit of the doubt.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although it seemed quite certain that young Gore was guilty, yet the journals gave him the benefit of the doubt.
