used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Fuller, though sorely troubled, managed to contain himself until they had almost finished the journey.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then, as one unable to combat his curiosity any longer, he said:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as one unable to combat his curiosity any longer, he said:
Ashton-Kirk
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From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
combatnounUS /ˈkɑːmbæt/
an engagement fought between two military forces
From this reading Then, as one unable to combat his curiosity any longer, he said:
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading Fuller, though sorely troubled, managed to contain himself until they had almost finished the journey.
Corbin
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From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Then, as one unable to combat his curiosity any longer, he said:
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Fuller, though sorely troubled, managed to contain himself until they had almost finished the journey.
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
a young female
From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fuller, though sorely troubled, managed to contain himself until they had almost finished the journey.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as one unable to combat his curiosity any longer, he said:
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Fuller, though sorely troubled, managed to contain himself until they had almost finished the journey.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, as one unable to combat his curiosity any longer, he said:
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
how
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From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Fuller, though sorely troubled, managed to contain himself until they had almost finished the journey.
the act of departing
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
for more time
From this reading Then, as one unable to combat his curiosity any longer, he said:
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Fuller, though sorely troubled, managed to contain himself until they had almost finished the journey.
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 "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
Nanon
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From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
and nothing more
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then, as one unable to combat his curiosity any longer, he said:
scapularnoun
a feather covering the shoulder of a bird
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Fuller, though sorely troubled, managed to contain himself until they had almost finished the journey.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
believed likely
From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fuller, though sorely troubled, managed to contain himself until they had almost finished the journey.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Fuller, though sorely troubled, managed to contain himself until they had almost finished the journey.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Fuller, though sorely troubled, managed to contain himself until they had almost finished the journey.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Then, as one unable to combat his curiosity any longer, he said:
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Fuller, though sorely troubled, managed to contain himself until they had almost finished the journey.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then the secret agent, accompanied by Fuller, boarded a train leaving Washington and went speeding homeward.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading CONCLUSION At an early hour next day, Ashton-Kirk paid a visit to the secretary; what passed between them can only be guessed, but that the scarlet scapular and its accompanying document was one of them, is a certainty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder how many of those things which old Nanon suspected regarding the Corbin girl are true?"
