AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading They examined him closely concerning his solitary visit to Green Fancy, and he described to the best of his ability all but one of the inmates.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 They examined him closely concerning his solitary visit to Green Fancy, and he described to the best of his ability all but one of the inmates.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
angelnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəl/
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
ARRIVALnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
arrivedverbUS /ərˈaɪvd/
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
asseverated
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From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
backernounUS /ˈbækər/
invests in a theatrical production
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
Barnes
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From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
beholdingnounUS /bɪˈhoʊldɪŋ/
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
bestnounUS /best/
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They examined him closely concerning his solitary visit to Green Fancy, and he described to the best of his ability all but one of the inmates.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
BYprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
Cameron
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From this reading He neglected to mention Miss Cameron.
closelyadverbUS /ˈkloʊsli/
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading They examined him closely concerning his solitary visit to Green Fancy, and he described to the best of his ability all but one of the inmates.
CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
concerningverbUS /kənˈsɜːrnɪŋ/
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading They examined him closely concerning his solitary visit to Green Fancy, and he described to the best of his ability all but one of the inmates.
connectionnounUS /kəˈnekʃən/
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading They examined him closely concerning his solitary visit to Green Fancy, and he described to the best of his ability all but one of the inmates.
easilyadverbUS /ˈiːzəli/
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
evacuatedverbUS /ɪˈvækjəweɪtɪd/
past form of “evacuate” — move out of an unsafe location into safety
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading They examined him closely concerning his solitary visit to Green Fancy, and he described to the best of his ability all but one of the inmates.
FancynounUS /ˈfænsi/
something many people believe that is false
From this reading They examined him closely concerning his solitary visit to Green Fancy, and he described to the best of his ability all but one of the inmates.
firmlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrmli/
with resolute determination
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
gentlemennounUS /ˈdʒentəlmɪn/
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
GreennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading They examined him closely concerning his solitary visit to Green Fancy, and he described to the best of his ability all but one of the inmates.
Hart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “hart” — United States playwright who collaborated with George S. Kaufman (1904-1961)
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading They examined him closely concerning his solitary visit to Green Fancy, and he described to the best of his ability all but one of the inmates.
insistedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪstəd/
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
investigatorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “investigator” — a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
LATEadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
latelyadverbUS /ˈleɪtli/
in the recent past
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
mentionverbUS /ˈmenʃən/
make reference to
From this reading He neglected to mention Miss Cameron.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading He neglected to mention Miss Cameron.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
NIGHTnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
observedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
officiousadjective
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
operativesnounUS /ˈɑːpərətɪvz/
plural of “operative” — a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
organisationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənɪˈzeɪʃən/
the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
pastnounUS /pæst/
the time that has elapsed
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
philanthropicadjectiveUS /ˌfɪlənˈθrɑːpɪk/
generous in assistance to the poor
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
platonicadjectiveUS /pləˈtɑːnɪk/
of or relating to or characteristic of Plato or his philosophy
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
positionnounUS /pəˈzɪʃən/
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
pryingnounUS /ˈpraɪɪŋ/
offensive inquisitiveness
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
questionverbUS /ˈkwestʃən/
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
Rushcroft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
ShortlyadverbUS /ˈʃɔːrtli/
for a short time
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
slylyadverbUS /ˈslaɪli/
in an artful manner
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
solitaryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləteri/
characterized by or preferring solitude
From this reading They examined him closely concerning his solitary visit to Green Fancy, and he described to the best of his ability all but one of the inmates.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
strandedadjectiveUS /ˈstrændɪd/
cut off or left behind
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
sundownnounUS /ˈsʌndaʊn/
the time in the evening at which the sun begins to fall below the horizon
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
SUPPERnounUS /ˈsʌpər/
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
TavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
ThackeraynounUS /ˈθækəri/
English writer (born in India) (1811-1863)
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
TRIPnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading A TRIP BY NIGHT, A SUPPER, AND A LATE ARRIVAL Shortly after sundown that evening, the Rushcroft Company evacuated Hart's Tavern.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
unpardonableadjective
not admitting of pardon
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
visitverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading They examined him closely concerning his solitary visit to Green Fancy, and he described to the best of his ability all but one of the inmates.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading They were delayed by the irritating and, to Mr. Rushcroft, unpardonable behaviour of two officious gentlemen, lately arrived, who insisted politely but firmly on prying into the past, present and future history of the several members of the organisation, including the new "backer" or "angel," as one of the operatives slyly observed to the other on beholding Miss Thackeray.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
yesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading Barnes easily established his own identity and position, and was not long in convincing the investigators that his connection with the stranded company was of a purely philanthropic nature,--yes, even platonic, he asseverated with some heat when the question was put to him.
