used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither Vennie nor Lacrima could discover a single penny on their persons.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
fearless and daring
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neither Vennie nor Lacrima could discover a single penny on their persons.
cupboardsnounUS /ˈkʌbərdz/
plural of “cupboard” — a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Neither Vennie nor Lacrima could discover a single penny on their persons.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
excitements
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From this reading Their walk to Yeoborough was full of thrilling little excitements.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Their walk to Yeoborough was full of thrilling little excitements.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
jam-pot
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From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
Lacrima
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From this reading Neither Vennie nor Lacrima could discover a single penny on their persons.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
LODMOOR
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From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
a form of address for a man
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Vennie nor Lacrima could discover a single penny on their persons.
not any; not one
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Vennie nor Lacrima could discover a single penny on their persons.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Neither Vennie nor Lacrima could discover a single penny on their persons.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading Neither Vennie nor Lacrima could discover a single penny on their persons.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Neither Vennie nor Lacrima could discover a single penny on their persons.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
Quincunx
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From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
recessesnounUS /ˈriːsesəz/
plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business
From this reading Mr. Quincunx produced it from the bottom of an old jam-pot placed in the interior recesses of one of his deepest cupboards.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Neither Vennie nor Lacrima could discover a single penny on their persons.
sovereignsnounUS /ˈsɑːvrənz/
plural of “sovereign” — a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
a quantity of money
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading Their walk to Yeoborough was full of thrilling little excitements.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
Vennie
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From this reading Neither Vennie nor Lacrima could discover a single penny on their persons.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Their walk to Yeoborough was full of thrilling little excitements.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
which person or people
From this reading LODMOOR It was Mr. Quincunx who had to find the money for their bold adventure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He displayed to his three friends, with not a little pride, the sum he was possessed of,--no less in fact than five golden sovereigns.
Yeoborough
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From this reading Their walk to Yeoborough was full of thrilling little excitements.
