aboriginaladjectiveUS /ˌæbərˈɪdʒənəl/
characteristic of or relating to people inhabiting a region from the beginning
From this reading The aboriginal man-eater, or pocket-cannibal, is susceptible of the refining influences of Civilization.
adornsverbUS /əˈdɔːrnz/
third-person singular of “adorn” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
(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 Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
Arabella
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From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
CivilizationnounUS /ˌsɪvəlɪˈzeɪʃən/
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations)
From this reading The aboriginal man-eater, or pocket-cannibal, is susceptible of the refining influences of Civilization.
combiningnounUS /kəmˈbaɪnɪŋ/
an occurrence that results in things being united
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
decorates
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From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
devoursverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərz/
third-person singular of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
dismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
dressesnounUS /ˈdresəz/
plural of “dress” — a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
eatsnounUS /iːts/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
ElatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
elegancenounUS /ˈeləɡəns/
a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
influencesnounUS /ˈɪnfluːənsɪz/
plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading The aboriginal man-eater, or pocket-cannibal, is susceptible of the refining influences of Civilization.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The aboriginal man-eater, or pocket-cannibal, is susceptible of the refining influences of Civilization.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
lairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
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 He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
Losely
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From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
man-eaternoun
a person who eats human flesh
From this reading The aboriginal man-eater, or pocket-cannibal, is susceptible of the refining influences of Civilization.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The aboriginal man-eater, or pocket-cannibal, is susceptible of the refining influences of Civilization.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The aboriginal man-eater, or pocket-cannibal, is susceptible of the refining influences of Civilization.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
a human being
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
pocket-cannibal
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From this reading The aboriginal man-eater, or pocket-cannibal, is susceptible of the refining influences of Civilization.
Poole
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From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
Poole's
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From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
refiningnounUS /rəˈfaɪnɪŋ/
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
From this reading The aboriginal man-eater, or pocket-cannibal, is susceptible of the refining influences of Civilization.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
rewardedverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
Rugge
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From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
skinsnounUS /skɪnz/
plural of “skin” — a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
Sophy
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From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
spoliated
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From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
susceptibleadjectiveUS /səˈseptəbəl/
(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of
From this reading The aboriginal man-eater, or pocket-cannibal, is susceptible of the refining influences of Civilization.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The aboriginal man-eater, or pocket-cannibal, is susceptible of the refining influences of Civilization.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
unattendedadjectiveUS /ənəˈtendɪd/
not watched
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mr. Losely, introduced to Mr. Poole's friends, dresses for dinner; and, combining elegance with appetite, eats them up.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elated with the success which had rewarded his talents for pecuniary speculation, and dismissing from his mind all thoughts of the fugitive Sophy and the spoliated Rugge, Jasper Losely returned to London in company with his new friend, Mr. Poole.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He decorates his lair with the skins of his victims; he adorns his person with the spoils of those whom he devours.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He left Arabella Crane to perform the same journey unattended; but that grim lady, carefully concealing any resentment at such want of gallantry, felt assured that she should not be long in London without being honoured by his visits.
