used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
Alfred's
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From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He assisted them to look into the future.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
BondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
calumniator
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From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading The clergyman of the parish was their first visiter.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
despoilernoun
someone who takes spoils or plunder (as in war)
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The clergyman of the parish was their first visiter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He assisted them to look into the future.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He assisted them to look into the future.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
a message received and understood
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He assisted them to look into the future.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He assisted them to look into the future.
Mabel's
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From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The clergyman of the parish was their first visiter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
and nothing more
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The clergyman of the parish was their first visiter.
a human being
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
scatheless
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From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The clergyman of the parish was their first visiter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The clergyman of the parish was their first visiter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He assisted them to look into the future.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He assisted them to look into the future.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
visiter
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From this reading The clergyman of the parish was their first visiter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The clergyman of the parish was their first visiter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
which person or people
From this reading It was, he who conveyed to Sarah Bond Alfred's determination that she should be held scatheless.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The wild expression of joy in Mabel's face, as she threw herself on her aunt's bosom, gave her to understand that she ought to be thankful for what saved her from a prison.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The good man delivered this information with the manner of a person who feels he comes with good news, and expects it will be so received; but Sarah Bond could only regard Alfred as the calumniator of her father's memory, the despoiler of her rights.
