adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nor indeed could it have been disputed, for I had never so much as hypnotised the deceased.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
constituenciesnounUS /kənˈstɪtʃuːənsiz/
plural of “constituency” — the body of voters who elect a representative for their area
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading Nor indeed could it have been disputed, for I had never so much as hypnotised the deceased.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
DR
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From this reading JANE MEETS DR.
Dunchester
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From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
extentnounUS /ɪkˈstent/
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
extremeadjectiveUS /ekˈstriːm/
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
GovernmentnounUS /ˈɡʌvərmənt/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nor indeed could it have been disputed, for I had never so much as hypnotised the deceased.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
hithertoadverbUS /ˈhɪðɜːrˈtuː/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
HomenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
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From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
hypnotisedadjective
having your attention fixated as though by a spell
From this reading Nor indeed could it have been disputed, for I had never so much as hypnotised the deceased.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
increasedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːst/
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Nor indeed could it have been disputed, for I had never so much as hypnotised the deceased.
inheritancenounUS /ˌɪnˈherətəns/
hereditary succession to a title or an office or property
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nor indeed could it have been disputed, for I had never so much as hypnotised the deceased.
JANE
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From this reading JANE MEETS DR.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading JANE MEETS DR.
MERCHISON
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From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nor indeed could it have been disputed, for I had never so much as hypnotised the deceased.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Nor indeed could it have been disputed, for I had never so much as hypnotised the deceased.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
NobodypronounUS /ˈnoʊbɑːdiː/
no person; not anyone
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor indeed could it have been disputed, for I had never so much as hypnotised the deceased.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
platformsnounUS /ˈplætfɔːrmz/
plural of “platform” — a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
popularadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːpjələr/
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
richadjectiveUS /rɪtʃ/
possessing material wealth
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
sortnounUS /sɔːrt/
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
StrongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading MERCHISON Nobody disputed my inheritance, for, so far as I could learn, Mrs. Strong had no relatives.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nor indeed could it have been disputed, for I had never so much as hypnotised the deceased.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
Under-Secretary
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From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
usefuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːsfəl/
being of use or service
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
viewsnounUS /vjuːz/
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When it was known how rich I had become I grew even more popular in Dunchester than I had been before, also my importance increased at headquarters to such an extent that on a change of Government I became, as I have said, Under-Secretary to the Home Office.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Although I was a useful man hitherto I had always been refused any sort of office, because of the extreme views which I professed—on platforms in the constituencies—or so those in authority alleged.
