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From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
accuratelyadverbUS /ˈækjərətli/
with few mistakes
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
ALLIESnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
APPEARverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
argumentnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənt/
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The pros and cons of the argument were equally numerous and weighty.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
brokenadjectiveUS /ˈbroʊkən/
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
broughtverbUS /brɔːt/
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
completeverbUS /kəmˈpliːt/
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
consnounUS /kɑːnz/
plural of “con” — an argument opposed to a proposal
From this reading The pros and cons of the argument were equally numerous and weighty.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
debatableadjectiveUS /dəˈbeɪtəbəl/
open to doubt or debate
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
directlyadverbUS /dərˈektli/
without deviation
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
dueadjectiveUS /duː/
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
equallyadverbUS /ˈiːkwəli/
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The pros and cons of the argument were equally numerous and weighty.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
extinctionnounUS /ɪkˈstɪŋkʃən/
no longer active; extinguished
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
famenounUS /feɪm/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
Forbes
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From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
Fortescue
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From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
fraternity's
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From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
Furneaux
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From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
groundnounUS /ɡraʊnd/
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
householdnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊld/
a social unit living together
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
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 Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
Manchus
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From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
maniacaladjectiveUS /məˈnaɪəkəl/
wildly disordered
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
motionnounUS /ˈmoʊʃən/
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
much-desired
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From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
NodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
numerousadjectiveUS /ˈnuːmərəs/
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The pros and cons of the argument were equally numerous and weighty.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
painstakingadjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnsteɪkɪŋ/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
precipitatedverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “precipitate” — bring about abruptly
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
prophetnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
an authoritative person who divines the future
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
prosnounUS /proʊz/
plural of “pro” — an athlete who plays for pay
From this reading The pros and cons of the argument were equally numerous and weighty.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
runverbUS /rʌn/
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
savedadjectiveUS /seɪvd/
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
SquareverbUS /skwer/
make square
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
stoutlyadverbUS /ˈstaʊtli/
in a resolute manner
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
tenacitynounUS /təˈnæsɪti/
persistent determination
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
triumphnounUS /ˈtraɪəmf/
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
UNEXPECTEDadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading The pros and cons of the argument were equally numerous and weighty.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
WHEREIN
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From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading In later days, when more ample knowledge was available, it was a debatable point whether or not the inmates of No. 11 Fortescue Square were saved from an almost maniacal vengeance by the fact that a crisis was precipitated.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
WinternounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
Winter'snounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
possessive form of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Winter maintained stoutly that the police must triumph in the long run, whereas Furneaux held, with even greater tenacity, that although the gang would undoubtedly be broken up, that much-desired end might have been attained after, and not before, a dire tragedy occurred in the Forbes household.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading For the rest, events followed their own course, and great would have been the fame of the prophet who predicted that course accurately.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading WHEREIN UNEXPECTED ALLIES APPEAR Although, as shall be seen, the final and complete defeat and extinction of the London section of the Young Manchus were directly due to forces set in motion by Furneaux, it was Winter's painstaking way of covering the ground that unearthed the fraternity's meeting place, and thus brought matters to a head speedily.
