18
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From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
2
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From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about two o’clock.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
AgentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Andrews came in and laid a card upon my desk.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading Andrews came in and laid a card upon my desk.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Andrews came in and laid a card upon my desk.
cardnounUS /kɑːrd/
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Andrews came in and laid a card upon my desk.
Case-Book
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From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
Champnell
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From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
CLIENTnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
ConclusionnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
ConfidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
Datchet's
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From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
Deed-box
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From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
desknounUS /desk/
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Andrews came in and laid a card upon my desk.
DuchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
enteringnounUS /ˈentərɪŋ/
a movement into or inward
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
Hon
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From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading On it was inscribed ‘Mr Paul Lessingham.’
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about two o’clock.
JunenounUS /dʒuːn/
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
laidadjectiveUS /leɪd/
set down according to a plan
From this reading Andrews came in and laid a card upon my desk.
Lessingham
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From this reading On it was inscribed ‘Mr Paul Lessingham.’
MatternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
memorandanounUS /ˌmemərˈændə/
a written proposal or reminder
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading On it was inscribed ‘Mr Paul Lessingham.’
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
NEWadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was about two o’clock.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
PaulnounUS /pɔːl/
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading On it was inscribed ‘Mr Paul Lessingham.’
PursuitnounUS /pərˈsuːt/
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
ShowverbUS /ʃoʊ/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ‘Show Mr Lessingham in.’
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was about two o’clock.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Andrews came in and laid a card upon my desk.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Pursuit _The Conclusion of the Matter is extracted from the Case-Book of the Hon. Augustus Champnell, Confidential Agent_ A NEW CLIENT On the afternoon of Friday, June 2, 18--, I was entering in my case-book some memoranda having reference to the very curious matter of the Duchess of Datchet’s Deed-box.
