ancestor'snounUS /ˈænsestərz/
possessive form of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading The memories that this terrible confession awakened convinced me that it was correct.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading RICHARD SAVAGE, called LAROQUE.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading The memories that this terrible confession awakened convinced me that it was correct.
contrivernoun
a person who makes plans
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The memories that this terrible confession awakened convinced me that it was correct.
make right or correct
From this reading The memories that this terrible confession awakened convinced me that it was correct.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
a social unit living together
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
a single distinct event
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The memories that this terrible confession awakened convinced me that it was correct.
LAROQUE
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From this reading RICHARD SAVAGE, called LAROQUE.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The memories that this terrible confession awakened convinced me that it was correct.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading The memories that this terrible confession awakened convinced me that it was correct.
mischancenoun
an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
peculiaritiesnounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerətiz/
plural of “peculiarity” — an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
To recall to mind.
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
RICHARD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading RICHARD SAVAGE, called LAROQUE.
sailor'snounUS /ˈseɪlərz/
possessive form of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading RICHARD SAVAGE, called LAROQUE.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The memories that this terrible confession awakened convinced me that it was correct.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The memories that this terrible confession awakened convinced me that it was correct.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The memories that this terrible confession awakened convinced me that it was correct.
ThetisnounUS /ˈθiːtəs/
(Greek mythology) one of the 50 Nereids; mother of Achilles by Peleus
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The memories that this terrible confession awakened convinced me that it was correct.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
in the direction of
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Now I understand the peculiarities I had often noticed in the old sailor’s character, and especially his thoughtful and timid bearing towards me.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The memories that this terrible confession awakened convinced me that it was correct.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But in the family we believed that Richard Savage—I remember the name quite well—had been the victim, and not the contriver of the treason or mischance which had betrayed the commandant of the _Thetis_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Twenty times I had heard my father relate with pride and indignation this incident in my ancestor’s career.
