used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
AlexandernounUS /ˌæləɡˈzændər/
European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The thing in fact is common, and has nothing at all of romance in it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
black-legs
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From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading The thing in fact is common, and has nothing at all of romance in it.
communicatedverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “communicate” — transmit information
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
ComplimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
being joined in close association
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
continentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
CumberverbUS /ˈkʌmbər/
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
Cumber's
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From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
DancesnounUS /ˈdænsəz/
plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
a female human offspring
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
DiesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
DuelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
duelistnounUS /ˈduːəlɪst/
a person who fights duels
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
duello
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From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
economicaladjectiveUS /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪkəl/
using the minimum of time or resources necessary for effectiveness
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The thing in fact is common, and has nothing at all of romance in it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
fleecedverbUS /fliːst/
past form of “fleece” — rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
set up or found
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
Harman
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From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thing in fact is common, and has nothing at all of romance in it.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
HonorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
JigverbUS /dʒɪɡ/
dance a quick dance with leaping and kicking motions
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
Lucre's
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From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The thing in fact is common, and has nothing at all of romance in it.
O'Loughlin
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From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
resideverbUS /rɪˈzaɪd/
make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
Richard
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From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The thing in fact is common, and has nothing at all of romance in it.
except for; apart from
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
Solomon'snounUS /ˈsɑːləmənz/
possessive form of “solomon” — (Old Testament) son of David and king of Israel noted for his wisdom (10th century BC)
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
SwaggeringadjectiveUS /ˈswæɡərɪŋ/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
termedverbUS /tɜːrmd/
past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
a special situation
From this reading The thing in fact is common, and has nothing at all of romance in it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
Topertoe
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From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
precisely as stated
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
VindicationnounUS /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
VirtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading --Lord Cumber's Duel--Shot by Hartley--Dies in the Vindication of a tyrannical Principle--Marriage of Harman and Mary O'Loughlin--Solomon struck off the roll--Handsome Compliment to the Judge--Solomon's Death--Dances the Swaggering Jig--Lucre's Virtues and Christian Death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
in or at the place that
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
belonging to which person
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A circumstance connected with a gambling debt of his brother's; communicated by a friend, brought him suddenly to London, where he arrived in time to save his brother's reputation and fortune, and most probably his life, for Lord Cumber, be it known, was very nearly what is termed a professed duelist.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
wooedverbUS /wuːd/
past form of “woo” — seek someone's favor
From this reading Having succeeded in saving his brother from being fleeced by a crew of aristocratic black-legs, and thereby rendered an appeal to the duello unnecessary, he happened to become acquainted with a very wealthy merchant, whose daughter, in the course of a few months, he wooed and won.
a late time of life
From this reading The Honorable Richard Alexander Topertoe, for he was sometimes called the one and sometimes the other, but most frequently Richard, had been for several years on the continent, where he found it more economical to reside than at home.
