used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading My anxieties and misadventures of last night were well paid for after all.
(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 My anxieties and misadventures of last night were well paid for after all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My anxieties and misadventures of last night were well paid for after all.
anxietiesnounUS /æŋˈzaɪətiz/
plural of “anxiety” — (psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading My anxieties and misadventures of last night were well paid for after all.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Other men had been compelled to do it--better men too, deuce take him!
BEHALFnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Other men had been compelled to do it--better men too, deuce take him!
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Other men had been compelled to do it--better men too, deuce take him!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
travel across or pass over
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
Cullen
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From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
well in the past; former
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
deucenounUS /duːs/
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading Other men had been compelled to do it--better men too, deuce take him!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Other men had been compelled to do it--better men too, deuce take him!
EXPLAINSverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My anxieties and misadventures of last night were well paid for after all.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
set up or found
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Other men had been compelled to do it--better men too, deuce take him!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
INTERVENTIONnounUS /ˌɪntərˈvenʃən/
the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
jewelledadjective
covered with beads or jewels or sequins
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
immediately past
From this reading My anxieties and misadventures of last night were well paid for after all.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
engage in
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
Mayle
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From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
the force of workers available
From this reading Other men had been compelled to do it--better men too, deuce take him!
misadventuresnounUS /mɪsədˈventʃərz/
plural of “misadventure” — an instance of misfortune
From this reading My anxieties and misadventures of last night were well paid for after all.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading My anxieties and misadventures of last night were well paid for after all.
not any; not one
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
on one occasion
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other men had been compelled to do it--better men too, deuce take him!
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading My anxieties and misadventures of last night were well paid for after all.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
Portugal'snounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəɡəlz/
possessive form of “portugal” — a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
without much difficulty
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
relieve from
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
express in words
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
snapverbUS /snæp/
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
carry out
From this reading Other men had been compelled to do it--better men too, deuce take him!
express in words
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Other men had been compelled to do it--better men too, deuce take him!
TORTUE
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From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
watchersnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading My anxieties and misadventures of last night were well paid for after all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading My anxieties and misadventures of last night were well paid for after all.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
at the time that
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
wokeverbUS /woʊk/
inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading IN WHICH PETER TORTUE EXPLAINS HIS INTERVENTION ON MY BEHALF As will be readily understood, when I woke up the next morning I was sensible at once of a great relief.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Helen Mayle had no need of it, indeed, her great regret now was that she could not get rid of what she had; and as for Cullen, to tell the truth, I did not care a snap of the fingers whether he found a fortune or must set to work to make one.
wristsnounUS /rɪsts/
plural of “wrist” — a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading I could look at my swollen wrists and say that without any hesitation, the watchers had departed from their watching, and what if they had carried away the King of Portugal's great jewelled cross?
