used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
asylumnounUS /əˈsaɪləm/
a shelter from danger or hardship
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
bequeathverbUS /bɪˈkwiːθ/
leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading BLIND PETER.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
DaredevilnounUS /ˈderdevəl/
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
communicated in words
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
set up or found
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
GallowsnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
Harding'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋs/
possessive form of “harding” — 29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
inheritressnoun
a female heir
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
light-heartedadjective
carefree and happy and lighthearted
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
Marwood
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From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
Montague
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From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
on one occasion
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading BLIND PETER.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
any competition
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
Slopperton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was known that he was in the county lunatic asylum, a prisoner for life, or, as it is expressed by persons learned in legal matters, during the pleasure of the sovereign.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE favourite, “Gallows,” having lost in the race with Richard Marwood, there was very little more interest felt in Slopperton about poor Daredevil Dick’s fate.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Mrs. Marwood was now a very rich woman, inheritress of the whole of her poor murdered brother’s wealth--for Mr. Montague Harding’s will had been found to bequeath the whole of his immense fortune to his only sister.
wrecknounUS /rek/
something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation
From this reading It was known that his poor mother had taken up her abode near the asylum, and that at intervals she was allowed the melancholy pleasure of seeing the wreck of her once light-hearted boy.
