adheredverbUS /ædˈhɪrd/
past form of “adhere” — be compatible or in accordance with
From this reading So long as she adhered to the policy of pert denial she was quite safe.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So long as she adhered to the policy of pert denial she was quite safe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
fearless and daring
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
BROWNEnounUS /braʊn/
English illustrator of several of Dickens' novels (1815-1882)
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
conclusivelyadverbUS /kənˈkluːsɪvli/
in a conclusive way
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading So long as she adhered to the policy of pert denial she was quite safe.
dismemberedverbUS /dɪˈsmembərd/
past form of “dismember” — separate the limbs from the body
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
DykenounUS /daɪk/
(slang) offensive term for a lesbian who is noticeably masculine
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
Dyke's
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From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
divisible by two
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
genuinenessnounUS /ˈdʒenjəwənɪs/
the state of being genuine
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
in a gradual manner
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
half-inclined
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From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
HardingnounUS /ˈhɑːrdɪŋ/
29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
INTERVENESverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnz/
third-person singular of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
Jane
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From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
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 So long as she adhered to the policy of pert denial she was quite safe.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
not any; not one
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
a human being
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
pertadjectiveUS /pɜːrt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading So long as she adhered to the policy of pert denial she was quite safe.
PHYLLIS
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From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading So long as she adhered to the policy of pert denial she was quite safe.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading So long as she adhered to the policy of pert denial she was quite safe.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
term of address for a man
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So long as she adhered to the policy of pert denial she was quite safe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
torture-chamber
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From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Her unexpected appearance in the field at this late hour, no less than the bold _role_ she adopted, proved this conclusively.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But in England there was no torture-chamber to which she might be led and gradually dismembered until she confessed the truth.
which person or people
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading MISS PHYLLIS BROWNE INTERVENES Bruce was quite positive in his belief that Jane Harding was the paid agent of some person who wished to conceal the facts concerning Lady Dyke's death.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The law could not touch her, for the chief witness against her, Sir Charles Dyke, was obviously more than half-inclined to admit the genuineness of the letter, even in opposition to the superior judgment of his friend.
