aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE LAST APPEARANCE OF FRANCIS HILLISTON.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "The smallpox killed her, no doubt," said Tait, when he had expressed his regrets.
dupeverbUS /duːp/
fool or hoax
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
Eastbourne
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From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
communicated in words
From this reading "The smallpox killed her, no doubt," said Tait, when he had expressed his regrets.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
FRANCIS
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From this reading THE LAST APPEARANCE OF FRANCIS HILLISTON.
a man of refinement
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The smallpox killed her, no doubt," said Tait, when he had expressed his regrets.
HILLISTON
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From this reading THE LAST APPEARANCE OF FRANCIS HILLISTON.
Hilliston's
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From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
how
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From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "The smallpox killed her, no doubt," said Tait, when he had expressed his regrets.
Larcher
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From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
immediately past
From this reading THE LAST APPEARANCE OF FRANCIS HILLISTON.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
not any; not one
From this reading "The smallpox killed her, no doubt," said Tait, when he had expressed his regrets.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LAST APPEARANCE OF FRANCIS HILLISTON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading "The smallpox killed her, no doubt," said Tait, when he had expressed his regrets.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The smallpox killed her, no doubt," said Tait, when he had expressed his regrets.
cut with a saw
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
have in common
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
smallpoxnounUS /ˈsmɔːlpɑːks/
a highly contagious viral disease characterized by fever and weakness and skin eruption with pustules that form scabs that slough off leaving scars
From this reading "The smallpox killed her, no doubt," said Tait, when he had expressed his regrets.
Tait
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From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
Tait's
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From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LAST APPEARANCE OF FRANCIS HILLISTON.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
UNAWAREadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
weavingnounUS /ˈwiːvɪŋ/
creating fabric
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
at the time that
From this reading Indeed, he began to share Tait's opinion that the lawyer was guilty, and was casting about in his own mind how to prove this, when an announcement in the papers informed him of the death of Mrs. Hilliston.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading UNAWARE of the tragedy which had taken place at Eastbourne, Captain Larcher was in London brooding over his wrongs, and weaving schemes how to avenge himself on Hilliston.
a late time of life
From this reading His eyes had been opened by Tait with regard to the conduct of that gentleman, and he now saw plainly that he had been Hilliston's dupe for all these years.
