6
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From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
8
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From this reading 8d. in the solicitor's pocket.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
Arabella
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From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
CraneverbUS /kreɪn/
stretch (the neck) so as to see better
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading 8d. in the solicitor's pocket.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
deceives
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From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
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 is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
mournverbUS /mɔːrn/
feel sadness
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading 8d. in the solicitor's pocket.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
Rugge
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From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
only a very short time before
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
solicitor's
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From this reading 8d. in the solicitor's pocket.
Sophy
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From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hope, tells a flattering tale to Mr. Rugge.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
undeceivedadjective
freed of a mistaken or misguided notion
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
Waife
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From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next morning Arabella Crane was scarcely dressed before Mr. Rugge knocked at her door.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is undeceived by a solicitor; and left to mourn; but in turn, though unconsciously, Mr. Rugge deceives the solicitor, and the solicitor deceives his client,--which is 6s.
William
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From this reading On the previous day the detective had informed him that William and Sophy Waife were discovered to have sailed for America.