Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

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From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

disposed or willing to conform

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

eagerly desirous

From this reading In fact none seemed anxious to take up the case.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In fact none seemed anxious to take up the case.

permission to do something

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

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From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

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From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact none seemed anxious to take up the case.

plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

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From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

not accessible to view

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading In fact none seemed anxious to take up the case.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

immediately past

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

engage in

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

not able to be found

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

a form of address for a man

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

not one, and not any

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

something that results

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

past form of “recommend” — push for something

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

express the need or desire for

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

carry out

From this reading In fact none seemed anxious to take up the case.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In fact none seemed anxious to take up the case.

having passed out of existence

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading GERTY’S PLEA But Elsie’s determination to get a special detective was not easily carried out.

English writer and a central member of the Fabian Society (1858-1943)

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading One detective told Elsie plainly, that he had learned that Mr. Webb was entirely amenable to the advices of his mother and sister, and that as they so thoroughly disapproved of the marriage he contemplated, he had at last agreed to their views and had vanished the day of the projected wedding.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

which person or people

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading She visited several who were recommended to her by agencies, but none seemed sufficiently sure of success to make her willing to pay the large fees they demanded, irrespective of the outcome of their efforts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They deemed it too difficult to locate the missing man, for they held the opinion, that he had been hidden with his own consent or at his own request.