1862
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From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
25
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From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
alikeadverbUS /əˈlaɪk/
equally
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Prisoner of hope thou art; look up and sing, In hope of promised spring.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Prisoner of hope thou art; look up and sing, In hope of promised spring.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
attorneysnounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
plural of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
Axworthy
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From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
banker'snounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
Bilson
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From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
ChristianadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪstʃən/
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
clerknounUS /klɜːrk/
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
CollegenounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
conclavenounUS /ˈkɑːnkleɪv/
a confidential or secret meeting
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
eitherdeterminerUS /ˈiːðər/
one or the other of two
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
eldernounUS /ˈeldər/
a person who is older than you are
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
excitementnounUS /ɪkˈsaɪtmənt/
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
fathernounUS /ˈfɑːðər/
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
feelverbUS /fiːl/
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
hastenedverbUS /ˈheɪsənd/
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
Hazlittnoun
English essayist and literary critic (1778-1830)
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Prisoner of hope thou art; look up and sing, In hope of promised spring.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Prisoner of hope thou art; look up and sing, In hope of promised spring.
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
LnounUS /el/
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
lookverbUS /lʊk/
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Prisoner of hope thou art; look up and sing, In hope of promised spring.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
Maymodal verbUS /meɪ/
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Prisoner of hope thou art; look up and sing, In hope of promised spring.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
paidadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
PhysiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
pocket-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
presentationnounUS /ˌprezənˈteɪʃən/
the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
PrisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Prisoner of hope thou art; look up and sing, In hope of promised spring.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
promisedverbUS /ˈprɑːməst/
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Prisoner of hope thou art; look up and sing, In hope of promised spring.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
SnounUS /es/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
shortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
signaturesnounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃərz/
plural of “signature” — your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading Prisoner of hope thou art; look up and sing, In hope of promised spring.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
springnounUS /sprɪŋ/
the season of growth
From this reading Prisoner of hope thou art; look up and sing, In hope of promised spring.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
stiffadjectiveUS /stɪf/
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
sumnounUS /sʌm/
a quantity of money
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
thoupronounUS /ðaʊ/
an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person
From this reading Prisoner of hope thou art; look up and sing, In hope of promised spring.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
TomnounUS /tɑːm/
male cat
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Prisoner of hope thou art; look up and sing, In hope of promised spring.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
Whitford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The long concealment, after the prisoner's pointed reference to it, was, however, so remarkable, that the home conclave regarded the cause as won; and the father and son hastened triumphantly to the attorneys' office.
wordnounUS /wɜːrd/
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
writingnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋ/
the act of creating written works
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Hazlitt, the banker's clerk at Whitford, had written to him tidings of the presentation of the missing cheque for L25, which Bilson had paid to old Axworthy shortly before the murder, and which Leonard had mentioned as in the pocket-book containing his receipt for the sum that had been found upon him.
YearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Christian Year In the summer of 1862, Tom May was to go up for his examination at the College of Physicians, but only a day or two before it he made his appearance at home, in as much excitement as it was in him to betray.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Tom had made a halt at Whitford, and seen the cheque, which had been backed by the word Axworthy, with an initial that, like all such signatures of the nephew, might stand either for S. or F., and the stiff office hand of both the elder and younger Axworthy was so much alike, that no one could feel certain whose writing it was.
