touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
allegiancenounUS /əˈliːdʒəns/
the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action
From this reading They were very obsequious to Lord Verner, and this was the most practical way of showing the town’s allegiance to his lordship.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
a quantity of money
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
apprehendingverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “apprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
boroughnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
Brazencrook
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From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
a person who is in charge
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
contendedverbUS /kənˈtendɪd/
past form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
at any time
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exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN WHICH SEVERAL PERSONS QUIT THE STAGE FOR EVER.
a man of refinement
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
Hammerton
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From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH SEVERAL PERSONS QUIT THE STAGE FOR EVER.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading They were very obsequious to Lord Verner, and this was the most practical way of showing the town’s allegiance to his lordship.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
used to form the superlative
From this reading They were very obsequious to Lord Verner, and this was the most practical way of showing the town’s allegiance to his lordship.
absolutely essential
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
not any; not one
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
obsequiousadjectiveUS /əbˈsiːkwiəs/
attempting to win favor from influential people by flattery
From this reading They were very obsequious to Lord Verner, and this was the most practical way of showing the town’s allegiance to his lordship.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading IN WHICH SEVERAL PERSONS QUIT THE STAGE FOR EVER.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading They were very obsequious to Lord Verner, and this was the most practical way of showing the town’s allegiance to his lordship.
prosecutingverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
QUITverbUS /kwɪt/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading IN WHICH SEVERAL PERSONS QUIT THE STAGE FOR EVER.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
resignverbUS /rɪˈzaɪn/
leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading IN WHICH SEVERAL PERSONS QUIT THE STAGE FOR EVER.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading They were very obsequious to Lord Verner, and this was the most practical way of showing the town’s allegiance to his lordship.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading IN WHICH SEVERAL PERSONS QUIT THE STAGE FOR EVER.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH SEVERAL PERSONS QUIT THE STAGE FOR EVER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But the chief contended, as fairly he might, that there were grounds of suspicion against Captain Hammerton, and that although he might have been hasty, he had not exceeded his duty in apprehending that gentleman.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were very obsequious to Lord Verner, and this was the most practical way of showing the town’s allegiance to his lordship.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They were very obsequious to Lord Verner, and this was the most practical way of showing the town’s allegiance to his lordship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
town'snounUS /taʊnz/
possessive form of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They were very obsequious to Lord Verner, and this was the most practical way of showing the town’s allegiance to his lordship.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
VernernounUS /ˈvɜːrnər/
Danish philologist (1846-1896)
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
precisely as stated
From this reading They were very obsequious to Lord Verner, and this was the most practical way of showing the town’s allegiance to his lordship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No great amount of persuasion was required to induce Lord Verner to give up his intention of prosecuting the superintendent of police at Brazencrook.
look attentively
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were very obsequious to Lord Verner, and this was the most practical way of showing the town’s allegiance to his lordship.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were very obsequious to Lord Verner, and this was the most practical way of showing the town’s allegiance to his lordship.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH SEVERAL PERSONS QUIT THE STAGE FOR EVER.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Watch Committee of the old borough had intimated to the officer that it would be necessary he should resign his situation, and he had done so.
