127
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From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
15
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From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
157
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From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
189
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From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
1905
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
47
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
9
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
95
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From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
aliasnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had been in Lady Castlecourt’s service two years when the Castlecourt diamonds were stolen.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
Bingham
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
the two together, not just one
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
Brice
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
Burridge's
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
an occurrence of something
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
Cassiusnoun
prime mover in the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (died in 42 BC)
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
Castlecourt
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
Castlecourt's
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From this reading I had been in Lady Castlecourt’s service two years when the Castlecourt diamonds were stolen.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
ColonialadjectiveUS /kəˈloʊniəl/
of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
CordagenounUS /ˈkɔːrdədʒ/
the amount of wood in an area as measured in cords
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading I had been in Lady Castlecourt’s service two years when the Castlecourt diamonds were stolen.
Dwight
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
etc
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
Fairweather
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From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
Farley
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From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
Gilsey
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From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
Gladys
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From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had been in Lady Castlecourt’s service two years when the Castlecourt diamonds were stolen.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
housemaidnoun
a female domestic
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I had been in Lady Castlecourt’s service two years when the Castlecourt diamonds were stolen.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
JeffersnounUS /ˈdʒefərz/
United States poet who wrote about California (1887-1962)
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
Knightsbridge
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From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
Latimer
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
Laura
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
Lilly
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
Ltd
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From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
a female domestic
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
ManagernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
MarchionessnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
NecropolisnounUS /nəˈkrɑːpələs/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
PioneersnounUS /ˌpaɪəˈnɪrz/
plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/
in the recent past
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
residentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
Sara
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading I had been in Lady Castlecourt’s service two years when the Castlecourt diamonds were stolen.
Sophy
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From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
St
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From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading I had been in Lady Castlecourt’s service two years when the Castlecourt diamonds were stolen.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Statement of Daisy K. Fairweather Kennedy, late of Necropolis City, Ohio, at present a resident of 15 Farley Street, Knightsbridge, London 157 Statement of Gladys, Marchioness of Castlecourt 189 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
TubnounUS /tʌb/
a relatively large open container that you fill with water and use to wash the body
From this reading Statement of Cassius P. Kennedy, formerly of Necropolis City, Ohio, now Manager of the London Branch of the Colonial Box, Tub, and Cordage Company (Ltd.) of Chicago and St. Louis 95 Statement of John Burns Gilsey, private detective, especially engaged on the Castlecourt diamond case 127
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I had been in Lady Castlecourt’s service two years when the Castlecourt diamonds were stolen.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading _Author of “Hard Pan,” “The Pioneers,” etc._ [_Printed in the United States of America_] Published, December, 1905 Statement of Sophy Jeffers, lady’s maid to the Marchioness of Castlecourt 9 Statement of Lilly Bingham, known in England as Laura Brice, in the United States as Frances Latimer, to the police of both countries as Laura the Lady, besides having recently figured as a housemaid at Burridge’s Hotel, London, under the alias of Sara Dwight 47
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I had been in Lady Castlecourt’s service two years when the Castlecourt diamonds were stolen.
at the time that
From this reading I had been in Lady Castlecourt’s service two years when the Castlecourt diamonds were stolen.
a late time of life
From this reading I had been in Lady Castlecourt’s service two years when the Castlecourt diamonds were stolen.
