200,000
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From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
3
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From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
a line of approach
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
Bradshaw
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From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading SHOWING WHERE THE MONEY REALLY CAME FROM.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
ChilinounUS /ˈtʃɪli/
ground beef and chili peppers or chili powder often with tomatoes and kidney beans
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
deem to be
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
coupsnounUS /kuːz/
plural of “coup” — a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
credencenounUS /ˈkriːdəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
derivedadjectiveUS /dərˈaɪvd/
formed or developed from something else; not original
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
despatched
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From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
elucidateverbUS /ɪˈluːsədeɪt/
make clear and (more) comprehensible
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
endeavournounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SHOWING WHERE THE MONEY REALLY CAME FROM.
a man of refinement
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
coins made of gold
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
HaciendanounUS /ˌhæsiˈendə/
a large estate in Spanish-speaking countries
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
harkverbUS /hɑːrk/
listen; used mostly in the imperative
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
Kensington
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From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
Marcos
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From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
Marmaduke
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From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
minesnounUS /maɪnz/
plural of “mine” — excavation in the earth from which ores and minerals are extracted
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading SHOWING WHERE THE MONEY REALLY CAME FROM.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
and nothing more
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
Parkington
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From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
a human being
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
Plowden
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From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
continue talking
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/
plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading SHOWING WHERE THE MONEY REALLY CAME FROM.
express the need or desire for
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
shiftyadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪfti/
characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading SHOWING WHERE THE MONEY REALLY CAME FROM.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
term of address for a man
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
superlativelyadverb
to a superlative degree
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
TerracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOWING WHERE THE MONEY REALLY CAME FROM.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
Veneda
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From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
precisely as stated
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
in or at the place that
From this reading SHOWING WHERE THE MONEY REALLY CAME FROM.
which person or people
From this reading There is only one person who can elucidate the mystery for us, and his extraordinary adventures we must now proceed to consider.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Now, to properly understand our story, we must hark back to the very beginning of things, and endeavour to discover where such an enormous fortune came from in the first instance; for the statement of its owner that he derived it from his silver mines and Hacienda properties is not worthy of a moment's credence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading So far we have seen, that shifty Marmaduke Plowden, in Chili known as Marcos Veneda, despatched to the care of his uncle, Sir Benjamin Plowden, of the East India Avenue, London, L200,000 in English gold, with the request that that gentleman would keep it for him until he could come home to look after it himself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must understand that Michael Bradshaw, of 3 Parkington Terrace, South Kensington, was that sort of superlatively clever person who, after a life of grand _coups_, always comes to grief in some superlatively silly fashion.
