Chapter XXVII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading But what traveller likes to have the most marvellous of their adventures translated into mere, common place, vulgar accidents.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading This, however, she declared could not be the case.

the qualities that give pleasure to the senses

From this reading “Sunbeam of beauty, hail!”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

reveal unintentionally

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what traveller likes to have the most marvellous of their adventures translated into mere, common place, vulgar accidents.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

an occurrence of something

From this reading This, however, she declared could not be the case.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading But what traveller likes to have the most marvellous of their adventures translated into mere, common place, vulgar accidents.

the condition of being concealed or hidden

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

being joined in close association

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading This, however, she declared could not be the case.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading This, however, she declared could not be the case.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

past form of “devise” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

without deviation

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

having made preparations

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

plural of “employer” — a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

plural of “exaggeration” — extravagant exaggeration

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

communicated in words

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

something many people believe that is false

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

the state of having committed an offense

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

praise vociferously

From this reading “Hail, light of Innisfail!”

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

plural of “hearer” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

possessive form of “henry” — a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

the main good female character in a work of fiction

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, she declared could not be the case.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

not in a forthright manner

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

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From this reading “Hail, light of Innisfail!”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But what traveller likes to have the most marvellous of their adventures translated into mere, common place, vulgar accidents.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

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From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

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From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading “Hail, light of Innisfail!”

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading But what traveller likes to have the most marvellous of their adventures translated into mere, common place, vulgar accidents.

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From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading But what traveller likes to have the most marvellous of their adventures translated into mere, common place, vulgar accidents.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading But what traveller likes to have the most marvellous of their adventures translated into mere, common place, vulgar accidents.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

Canadian novelist (1874-1942)

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

used to form the superlative

From this reading But what traveller likes to have the most marvellous of their adventures translated into mere, common place, vulgar accidents.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

not any; not one

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This, however, she declared could not be the case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Hail, light of Innisfail!”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

above and across; more than

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

go across or through

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

a human being

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading But what traveller likes to have the most marvellous of their adventures translated into mere, common place, vulgar accidents.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

without much difficulty

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

cause to become

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

a ray of sunlight

From this reading “Sunbeam of beauty, hail!”

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No one, of course, expressed, in the presence of Mrs. Montgomery, their conviction of Henry’s guilt.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This, however, she declared could not be the case.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading But what traveller likes to have the most marvellous of their adventures translated into mere, common place, vulgar accidents.

a person who changes location

From this reading But what traveller likes to have the most marvellous of their adventures translated into mere, common place, vulgar accidents.

without awareness

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

lacking principles or moral scruples

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

without question

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

precisely as stated

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading But what traveller likes to have the most marvellous of their adventures translated into mere, common place, vulgar accidents.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We shall pass over Julia’s reception at Lodore, it was so exactly what might have been expected.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading From the very strange account which our heroine gave of her adventures, her hearers were disposed to suspect that, in her terror, she had mistaken a coal cellar for a coal pit.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

belonging to which person

From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He thought it probable, therefore, that something might be discovered by questioning, if not directly, indirectly, all sorts of persons connected with the neighbouring works; some might have been engaged in a service of the kind, whose absolute ignorance would render them liable, on being spoken with, to betray their employers unconsciously.

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From this reading Mr. Jackson, however, was of opinion that, making due allowance for the exaggerations of a terrified fancy, Julia might be nearly right; as no more effectual places of concealment could be devised, than the situations described by her; nor was there any class of people, among whom an unprincipled person, could more readily find agents suited to their purpose, than the wretches in whose hands she had unquestionably been.