used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
a quantity of money
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Knowing Collins intimately as they did, it was impossible to take his assumption of the role of an outraged husband seriously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading Knowing Collins intimately as they did, it was impossible to take his assumption of the role of an outraged husband seriously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
without doubt or question
From this reading They saw, only too clearly, the ridiculous figure he made in the false light with which he had invested himself.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
comfortsnounUS /ˈkʌmfərts/
things that make you comfortable and at ease
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
the act of departing
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
divisible by two
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading They saw, only too clearly, the ridiculous figure he made in the false light with which he had invested himself.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading They saw, only too clearly, the ridiculous figure he made in the false light with which he had invested himself.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They saw, only too clearly, the ridiculous figure he made in the false light with which he had invested himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Knowing Collins intimately as they did, it was impossible to take his assumption of the role of an outraged husband seriously.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Knowing Collins intimately as they did, it was impossible to take his assumption of the role of an outraged husband seriously.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
inconveniencesnounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjənsɪz/
plural of “inconvenience” — an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading Knowing Collins intimately as they did, it was impossible to take his assumption of the role of an outraged husband seriously.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading They saw, only too clearly, the ridiculous figure he made in the false light with which he had invested himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Knowing Collins intimately as they did, it was impossible to take his assumption of the role of an outraged husband seriously.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing Collins intimately as they did, it was impossible to take his assumption of the role of an outraged husband seriously.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
go away from a place
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading They saw, only too clearly, the ridiculous figure he made in the false light with which he had invested himself.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They saw, only too clearly, the ridiculous figure he made in the false light with which he had invested himself.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
not any; not one
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
and nothing more
From this reading They saw, only too clearly, the ridiculous figure he made in the false light with which he had invested himself.
outragedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Knowing Collins intimately as they did, it was impossible to take his assumption of the role of an outraged husband seriously.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
pervertedadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrtɪd/
(used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
premeditatedadjectiveUS /priˈmedəteɪtɪd/
characterized by deliberate purpose and some degree of planning
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading They saw, only too clearly, the ridiculous figure he made in the false light with which he had invested himself.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Knowing Collins intimately as they did, it was impossible to take his assumption of the role of an outraged husband seriously.
cut with a saw
From this reading They saw, only too clearly, the ridiculous figure he made in the false light with which he had invested himself.
in a serious manner
From this reading Knowing Collins intimately as they did, it was impossible to take his assumption of the role of an outraged husband seriously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
carry out
From this reading Knowing Collins intimately as they did, it was impossible to take his assumption of the role of an outraged husband seriously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They saw, only too clearly, the ridiculous figure he made in the false light with which he had invested himself.
unconcernedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnkənˈsɜːrnd/
lacking in interest or care or feeling
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knowing Collins intimately as they did, it was impossible to take his assumption of the role of an outraged husband seriously.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
wherein
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From this reading A premeditated killing wherein the murderer makes no provision to protect himself from the sure consequences of his act, requires a certain amount of perverted courage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They saw, only too clearly, the ridiculous figure he made in the false light with which he had invested himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neither Mrs. Collins nor her brother credited Collins with the possession of even this low courage--at least not in sufficient degree to induce him to relinquish the comforts of freedom for the inconveniences of a prison.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading So they offered no objection to his departure, permitting him to leave without a word, as though they were entirely unconcerned in what he did.
