used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
adorableadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrəbəl/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
in addition
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was with pain [said he] that I saw you, my good friend Dering, vanish in the distance in the company of that black priest and his followers.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
captivitynounUS /kæpˈtɪvəti/
the state of being imprisoned
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was with pain [said he] that I saw you, my good friend Dering, vanish in the distance in the company of that black priest and his followers.
composeverbUS /kəmˈpoʊz/
form the substance of
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
deadenverbUS /ˈdedən/
make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
Dering
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From this reading It was with pain [said he] that I saw you, my good friend Dering, vanish in the distance in the company of that black priest and his followers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was with pain [said he] that I saw you, my good friend Dering, vanish in the distance in the company of that black priest and his followers.
dittynounUS /ˈdɪti/
a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung)
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
divisible by two
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading It was with pain [said he] that I saw you, my good friend Dering, vanish in the distance in the company of that black priest and his followers.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
foullyadverb
in an unfair and insulting manner
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was with pain [said he] that I saw you, my good friend Dering, vanish in the distance in the company of that black priest and his followers.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
garnishnounUS /ˈɡɑːrnɪʃ/
something (such as parsley) added to a dish for flavor or decoration
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
Gaston
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From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was with pain [said he] that I saw you, my good friend Dering, vanish in the distance in the company of that black priest and his followers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
Lahnoun
the syllable naming the sixth (submediant) note of a major or minor scale in solmization
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
the act of departing
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
Lestrade
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From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
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 It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
a particular point in time
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
not any; not one
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
and nothing more
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading It was with pain [said he] that I saw you, my good friend Dering, vanish in the distance in the company of that black priest and his followers.
go across or through
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading It was with pain [said he] that I saw you, my good friend Dering, vanish in the distance in the company of that black priest and his followers.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
free from harm or evil
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was with pain [said he] that I saw you, my good friend Dering, vanish in the distance in the company of that black priest and his followers.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was my folly, and mine alone, that had brought you to that pass, but I did not let the thought deaden my hopes, or cause me to dwell less confidently on plans for our escape.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
transcribeverbUS /trænˈskraɪb/
write out from speech, notes, etc.
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
vanishverbUS /ˈvænɪʃ/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading It was with pain [said he] that I saw you, my good friend Dering, vanish in the distance in the company of that black priest and his followers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was long after that he thus set forth the matter, and I transcribe it, leaving nothing out, not even such reflections on me as have no bearing on the story, but with which, nevertheless, he saw fit to garnish his strange tale.
the words that are spoken
From this reading What had befallen during my captivity I shall now relate in the words of my comrade, Gaston Lestrade.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The beautiful, the adorable Lah, she would see to it, I felt sure, that two gallant gentlemen be not foully murdered; and I set myself to compose on the moment a love ditty in which I should relate to her not only my admiration for her charms, but also my earnest expectation of rescue at her fair hands and speedy safety for my friend as for myself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was with pain [said he] that I saw you, my good friend Dering, vanish in the distance in the company of that black priest and his followers.
