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From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
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From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
Braithwaite
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
a female human offspring
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
Doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
Elsie
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From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
estimatenounUS /ˈestəmət/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
experimentaladjectiveUS /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/
relating to or based on experiment
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
a social unit living together
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading He then goes on to make the following memoranda as to the plot.
granddaughternounUS /ˈɡrændɔːtər/
a female grandchild
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then goes on to make the following memoranda as to the plot.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
engage in
From this reading He then goes on to make the following memoranda as to the plot.
memorandanounUS /ˌmemərˈændə/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading He then goes on to make the following memoranda as to the plot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
a brief written record
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
oustverbUS /aʊst/
remove from a position or office
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading He then goes on to make the following memoranda as to the plot.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
possessionsnounUS /pəˈzeʃənz/
plural of “possession” — the act of having and controlling property
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
and nothing more
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
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 _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
unimaginableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪˈmædʒɪnəbəl/
totally unlikely
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading _Note 1._ This is not the version of the story as indicated in the earlier portion of the romance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
which person or people
From this reading It is there implied that Elsie is the Doctor’s granddaughter, her mother having been the Doctor’s daughter, who was ruined by the then possessor of the Braithwaite estates, and who died in consequence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading That the Doctor’s scheme of revenge was far deeper and more terrible than simply to oust the family from its possessions, will appear further on.
the words that are spoken
From this reading _Note 2._ The foregoing passage was evidently experimental, and the author expresses his estimate of its value in the following words,--“What unimaginable nonsense!”
