actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
in the past
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
Alma
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From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
in addition
From this reading He was not quite sure that Morrice ought not also to be put in possession of the facts.
from appearances alone
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
Brinkstone
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From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
Buckley
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From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
Croxton
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From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
earliestadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrliəst/
(comparative and superlative of “early”) more early than; most early
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He was not quite sure that Morrice ought not also to be put in possession of the facts.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
a narrow way or road
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
Larchester's
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From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
Lettice
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From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
MacKenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
Morrice
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From this reading He was not quite sure that Morrice ought not also to be put in possession of the facts.
music-hall
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From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not quite sure that Morrice ought not also to be put in possession of the facts.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
the local environment
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading He was not quite sure that Morrice ought not also to be put in possession of the facts.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
established beyond doubt
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He was not quite sure that Morrice ought not also to be put in possession of the facts.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was not quite sure that Morrice ought not also to be put in possession of the facts.
ReviewingverbUS /riˈvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
RICHARD
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From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
cut with a saw
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
Sellars
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From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
not in physical motion
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
strengthenverbUS /ˈstreŋθən/
make strong or stronger
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He was not quite sure that Morrice ought not also to be put in possession of the facts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
precisely as stated
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
VISITSnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
at the time that
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
which person or people
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
in the company of; together with
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Well, Sellars must be apprised of this new development in the situation before he saw the music-hall artist; it would certainly strengthen his hand in case the lady proved obstinate.
a late time of life
From this reading Truly, the actors who had first played their parts with the small village of Brinkstone for their stage so many years ago, were apparently still in close connection.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Reviewing the position of affairs very carefully after his interview with his old friend MacKenzie, Lane came to the conclusion that the time had arrived when young Croxton ought to be told of what had been discovered so far.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading LANE VISITS RICHARD Alma Buckley, the friend of Lettice Larchester’s youth, the woman whom Sellars was proposing to interview at the earliest opportunity!
