used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from the main and vital question as to the exact method of Lady Dyke's death, and the identity of the person responsible for it, a number of important matters required attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Apart from the main and vital question as to the exact method of Lady Dyke's death, and the identity of the person responsible for it, a number of important matters required attention.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
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blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading Whence did she obtain the money that enabled her to blossom forth as Marie le Marchant?
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
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CorbettnounUS /ˈkɔːrbɪt/
United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)
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the event of dying or departure from life
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didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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Dyke's
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enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
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exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
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a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
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a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Who was Sydney H. Corbett?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading Why had Jane Harding quitted her situation so suddenly?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Why had Jane Harding quitted her situation so suddenly?
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
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of great significance or value
From this reading Apart from the main and vital question as to the exact method of Lady Dyke's death, and the identity of the person responsible for it, a number of important matters required attention.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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Jane
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a polite name for any woman
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a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Whence did she obtain the money that enabled her to blossom forth as Marie le Marchant?
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
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most important element
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Marchant
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Marie
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plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
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a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
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the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
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come into possession of
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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To move from a closed position.
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a human being
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capable of happening or existing
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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quitted
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necessary for relief or supply
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responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
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(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whence did she obtain the money that enabled her to blossom forth as Marie le Marchant?
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Why had Jane Harding quitted her situation so suddenly?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Why had Jane Harding quitted her situation so suddenly?
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Why had Jane Harding quitted her situation so suddenly?
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Who was Sydney H. Corbett?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whence did she obtain the money that enabled her to blossom forth as Marie le Marchant?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Apart from the main and vital question as to the exact method of Lady Dyke's death, and the identity of the person responsible for it, a number of important matters required attention.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apart from the main and vital question as to the exact method of Lady Dyke's death, and the identity of the person responsible for it, a number of important matters required attention.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who was Sydney H. Corbett?
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Whence did she obtain the money that enabled her to blossom forth as Marie le Marchant?
which person or people
From this reading Who was Sydney H. Corbett?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why had Jane Harding quitted her situation so suddenly?
