completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Richford would have gone far at that moment to spite Sartoris.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
dangersnounUS /ˈdeɪndʒərz/
plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
wanted intensely
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He had tried to play the latter false over the scheme that they had in hand together, and Sartoris had found him out.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Richford would have gone far at that moment to spite Sartoris.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
set up or found
From this reading He had tried to play the latter false over the scheme that they had in hand together, and Sartoris had found him out.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Richford would have gone far at that moment to spite Sartoris.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He had tried to play the latter false over the scheme that they had in hand together, and Sartoris had found him out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had tried to play the latter false over the scheme that they had in hand together, and Sartoris had found him out.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had tried to play the latter false over the scheme that they had in hand together, and Sartoris had found him out.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He had tried to play the latter false over the scheme that they had in hand together, and Sartoris had found him out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
a particular point in time
From this reading Richford would have gone far at that moment to spite Sartoris.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
not any; not one
From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
not one, and not any
From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had tried to play the latter false over the scheme that they had in hand together, and Sartoris had found him out.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had tried to play the latter false over the scheme that they had in hand together, and Sartoris had found him out.
participate in games or sport
From this reading He had tried to play the latter false over the scheme that they had in hand together, and Sartoris had found him out.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
railnounUS /reɪl/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
with speed
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
Richford
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From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
Sartoris
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From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He had tried to play the latter false over the scheme that they had in hand together, and Sartoris had found him out.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
refrain from harming
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Richford would have gone far at that moment to spite Sartoris.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading He had tried to play the latter false over the scheme that they had in hand together, and Sartoris had found him out.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading He had tried to play the latter false over the scheme that they had in hand together, and Sartoris had found him out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
precisely as stated
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
Wandsworth
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From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Meanwhile, absolutely unconscious of the dangers that were rapidly closing around her, Beatrice took her way to Wandsworth.
wiseradjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzər/
comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading But there was no occasion for that, seeing that Beatrice had the treasure in her pocket and Sartoris was none the wiser.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Richford had been ingenious enough to see that Beatrice would go down by rail, as she had very little money to spare, so that if they desired it, the two conspirators could have got there before her.
