used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
cabinetnounUS /ˈkæbənət/
a piece of furniture resembling a cupboard with doors and shelves and drawers; for storage or display
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
a licensed medical practitioner
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doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" "Well, what they say is very easily verified," said the doctor, rather tartly.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
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English-prisoners
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From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
a feeling of favorable regard
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a boy or man
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
the head of a state government
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
Harkaway
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From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
HOW
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without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" "Well, what they say is very easily verified," said the doctor, rather tartly.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
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mediconounUS /ˈmedɪkoʊ/
a student in medical school
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
nettledadjectiveUS /ˈnetəld/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
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a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" Thus spake the governor of the prison.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
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confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
quittingverbUS /ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “quit” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
on the contrary
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" "Well, what they say is very easily verified," said the doctor, rather tartly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" "Well, what they say is very easily verified," said the doctor, rather tartly.
Sapristi
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From this reading "_Sapristi!_" Thus spake the governor of the prison.
express in words
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" "Well, what they say is very easily verified," said the doctor, rather tartly.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
spake
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From this reading "_Sapristi!_" Thus spake the governor of the prison.
tartlyadverbUS /ˈtɑːrtli/
in a tart manner
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" "Well, what they say is very easily verified," said the doctor, rather tartly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" "Well, what they say is very easily verified," said the doctor, rather tartly.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" Thus spake the governor of the prison.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
UNLUCKYadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
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verifiedadjectiveUS /ˈverəfaɪd/
proved to be true
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" "Well, what they say is very easily verified," said the doctor, rather tartly.
precisely as stated
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" "Well, what they say is very easily verified," said the doctor, rather tartly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" "Well, what they say is very easily verified," said the doctor, rather tartly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "_Sapristi!_" "Well, what they say is very easily verified," said the doctor, rather tartly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The fact is that he was somewhat nettled at the doubting expression with which the governor met his account of his interview with Jack Harkaway and his fellow prisoners.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The occasion was within a few minutes of the doctor's entrance into his private cabinet, to which the medico had gone immediately after quitting the English-prisoners.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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