aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
absolvedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɑːlvd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
highly skilled
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
BaasnounUS /bɑːz/
South African term for “boss”
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
baboonnounUS /bəˈbuːn/
large terrestrial monkeys having doglike muzzles
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading When she saw him deliberately steal her master's cherished "charm," she thought it was time to interfere.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading When she saw him deliberately steal her master's cherished "charm," she thought it was time to interfere.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading When she saw him deliberately steal her master's cherished "charm," she thought it was time to interfere.
the act of departing
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
distrustedverbUS /dɪˈstrʌstəd/
past form of “distrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
an opposing military force
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
Greenway's
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From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading When she saw him deliberately steal her master's cherished "charm," she thought it was time to interfere.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she saw him deliberately steal her master's cherished "charm," she thought it was time to interfere.
Koranna
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From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
in like or similar manner
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading When she saw him deliberately steal her master's cherished "charm," she thought it was time to interfere.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
preternaturallyadverb
in a supernatural manner
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
reft
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From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
Renshaw's
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From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
cut with a saw
From this reading When she saw him deliberately steal her master's cherished "charm," she thought it was time to interfere.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
Sellon's
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From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So poor old Greenway's ghost may rest absolved in the matter, likewise the Enemy of mankind and the preternaturally accomplished baboon.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
stealverbUS /stiːl/
take without the owner's consent
From this reading When she saw him deliberately steal her master's cherished "charm," she thought it was time to interfere.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
carry out
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When she saw him deliberately steal her master's cherished "charm," she thought it was time to interfere.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When she saw him deliberately steal her master's cherished "charm," she thought it was time to interfere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
look attentively
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
at the time that
From this reading When she saw him deliberately steal her master's cherished "charm," she thought it was time to interfere.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading She had accordingly crept up to the open window and reft the paper out of Sellon's hand--as we have seen.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
witnessedverbUS /ˈwɪtnəst/
past form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading The fact was, she had witnessed the stranger's doubtful proceedings, and having her suspicions had determined to watch him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading And, although she did not state as much, the fact was that the Koranna woman had intended to return the document upon Renshaw's recovery, but had refrained, on seeing him about to take his departure in company with the strange Baas, whom she distrusted, and not without good reason.
