anew
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a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Miss Rushford, I might see her again," suggested Collins, who had been pacing nervously up and down the room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, there's the note."
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
can't
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From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
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having gaps or spaces
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading "The note can't hurt us--I've extracted its sting.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
the act of departing
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
be the source of pain
From this reading "The note can't hurt us--I've extracted its sting.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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I've
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From this reading "The note can't hurt us--I've extracted its sting.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "The note can't hurt us--I've extracted its sting.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
immediately past
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
for more time
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
MoralsnounUS /ˈmɔːrəlz/
motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
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a brief written record
From this reading Besides, there's the note."
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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Rushford
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From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
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past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
she's
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From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading "The note can't hurt us--I've extracted its sting.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
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express in words
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
there's
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From this reading Besides, there's the note."
a special situation
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Rushford has served notice on me that she's going to tell, and dashed if I blame her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The note can't hurt us--I've extracted its sting.
Vernon
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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 An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
which person or people
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading An American Opinion of European Morals "I tell you fellows for the last time," Lord Vernon was saying, "that we can't keep this thing up any longer.
