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Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent
Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent is here in full — 220 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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--Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.
Friday, * * * I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.
When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.
This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.
There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.
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Archivist
/ˈɑːrkɪvɪst/
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent

Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

Chapter 17 of Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent is here in full — 220 sentences across 44 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/44 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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--Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.
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Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.
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When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.
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This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.
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There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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bailiffs noun US /ˈbeɪləfs/

plural of “bailiff” — an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading ““Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.”

circumference noun US /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/

the size of something as given by the distance around it

From this reading “There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.”

constables noun US /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading ““Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.”

Cumber verb US /ˈkʌmbər/

restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

From this reading ““Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.”

irresponsible adjective US /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/

showing lack of care for consequences

From this reading ““Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.”

oppressor noun US /əˈpresər/

a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures

From this reading ““Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.”

rapacious adjective US /rəˈpæʃɪs/

living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

From this reading ““Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.”

sobriquet noun US /ˈsoʊbrəkeɪ/

a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading “When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.”

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AdeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

absolutelyadverbUS /ˌæbsəˈluːtli/

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

actedverbUS /ˈæktɪd/

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

advicenounUS /ædˈvaɪs/

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

aforesaidadjectiveUS /əˈfɔːrsed/

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

AgencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/

an administrative unit of government

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/

in addition

From this reading There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

amauxiliary verbUS /æm/

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

amusedadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzd/

pleasantly occupied

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

appropriateverbUS /əˈproʊpriət/

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

bailiffsnounUS /ˈbeɪləfs/

plural of “bailiff” — an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/

at or toward the back of something

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/

(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 This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

blood-hounds

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

CastlenounUS /ˈkæsəl/

a large and stately mansion

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

circumferencenounUS /ˌsɜːrˈkʌmfrəns/

the size of something as given by the distance around it

From this reading There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

circumstancenounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstæns/

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/

say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

conductornounUS /kənˈdʌktər/

the person who leads a musical group

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

consequencenounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəns/

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/

plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

cottagenounUS /ˈkɑːtədʒ/

a small house with a single story

From this reading There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

CumberverbUS /ˈkʌmbər/

restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

DeathnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

describeverbUS /dɪˈskraɪb/

give a description of

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/

freedom to act or judge on one's own

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

disposedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspoʊzd/

having made preparations

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

extraordinaryadjectiveUS /ˌekstrəˈɔːrdəneri/

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

factnounUS /fækt/

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

FamilynounUS /ˈfæməli/

a social unit living together

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

farm-house

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

feelverbUS /fiːl/

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/

a boy or man

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

fieldnounUS /fiːld/

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

foolnounUS /fuːl/

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

fournounUS /fɔːr/

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

givesnounUS /ɡɪvz/

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/

English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

guidenounUS /ɡaɪd/

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

habitnounUS /ˈhæbət/

an established custom

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

handsnounUS /hændz/

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

HatsnounUS /hæts/

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

heightnounUS /haɪt/

the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

himpronounUS /hɪm/

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

how

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From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

HumanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/

the quality of being humane

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

IpronounUS /aɪ/

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

inclinedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈklaɪnd/

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

InsaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/

afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

irresponsibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrəˈspɑːnsəbəl/

showing lack of care for consequences

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

knewverbUS /nuː/

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

knowverbUS /noʊ/

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/

apprehended with certainty

From this reading There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

lastadjectiveUS /læst/

immediately past

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

leftnounUS /left/

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

MarksnounUS /mɑːrks/

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

mepronounUS /miː/

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

meansnounUS /miːnz/

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

milesnounUS /maɪlz/

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

MothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

MountainnounUS /ˈmaʊntən/

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

mydeterminerUS /maɪ/

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

namedverbUS /neɪmd/

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

notingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪŋ/

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

oppressornounUS /əˈpresər/

a person of authority who subjects others to undue pressures

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/

above and across; more than

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/

a local church community

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

rapaciousadjectiveUS /rəˈpæʃɪs/

living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

Raymond

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From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

Raymond's

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From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

Raymond-na-Hattha

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From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

ReflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

RescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/

free from harm or evil

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

RisingadjectiveUS /ˈraɪzɪŋ/

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

seeverbUS /siː/

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

selectingverbUS /səˈlektɪŋ/

-ing form of “select” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/

from a time in the past until now

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

sobriquetnounUS /ˈsoʊbrəkeɪ/

a familiar name for a person (often a shortened version of a person's given name)

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

tellverbUS /tel/

express in words

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

ThedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

thempronounUS /ðem/

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

ThereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/

on that

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

theypronounUS /ðeɪ/

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

threenounUS /θriː/

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

timenounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

TorrentnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/

a heavy rain

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

UnjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/

precisely as stated

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

Water-Spout

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From this reading --Marks of Unjust Agency--Reflections thereon--A Mountain Water-Spout, and Rising of a Torrent--The Insane Mother over the Graves of her Family--Raymond's Humanity--His Rescue from Death.

wearingnounUS /ˈwerɪŋ/

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

WhenconjunctionUS /wen/

at the time that

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

whereconjunctionUS /wer/

in or at the place that

From this reading There is not, in fact, a field or farm-house, or a cottage, within a circumference of miles, which he does not know, and where he is not also known.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading This Raymond is the fool of the parish; but in selecting him for my conductor, I acted under the advice of those who knew him better than I could.

wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

whosedeterminerUS /huːz/

belonging to which person

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

wordnounUS /wɜːrd/

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

youpronounUS /juː/

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Friday, * * * “I have amused myself--you will see how appropriate the word is by and by--since my last communication, in going over the whole Castle Cumber estate, and noting down the traces which this irresponsible and rapacious oppressor, aided by his constables, bailiffs, and blood-hounds, have left behind them.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading When I describe the guide into whose hands I have committed myself, I am inclined to think you will not feel much disposed to compliment me on my discretion;--the aforesaid guide being no other than a young fellow, named _Raymond-na-Hattha_, which means, they tell me, Raymond of the Hats--a sobriquet very properly bestowed on him in consequence of a habit he has of always wearing three or four hats at a time, one within the other--a circumstance which, joined to his extraordinary natural height and great strength, gives him absolutely a gigantic appearance.

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