used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A CHILD OF THE JAGO," "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," "MARTIN HEWITT: INVESTIGATOR," ETC.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. NEW YORK AND MELBOURNE.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. NEW YORK AND MELBOURNE.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
characterised
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From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
a young person of either sex
From this reading "A CHILD OF THE JAGO," "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," "MARTIN HEWITT: INVESTIGATOR," ETC.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
credulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. NEW YORK AND MELBOURNE.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
ETC
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From this reading "A CHILD OF THE JAGO," "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," "MARTIN HEWITT: INVESTIGATOR," ETC.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
exceptionaladjectiveUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəl/
far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
HEWITT
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From this reading "A CHILD OF THE JAGO," "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," "MARTIN HEWITT: INVESTIGATOR," ETC.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. NEW YORK AND MELBOURNE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
ill-consideredadjective
not given careful consideration
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
ILLUSTRATEDverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading _ILLUSTRATED_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
INVESTIGATORnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtər/
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading "A CHILD OF THE JAGO," "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," "MARTIN HEWITT: INVESTIGATOR," ETC.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
JAGO
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From this reading "A CHILD OF THE JAGO," "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," "MARTIN HEWITT: INVESTIGATOR," ETC.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
go away from a place
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading "A CHILD OF THE JAGO," "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," "MARTIN HEWITT: INVESTIGATOR," ETC.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "A CHILD OF THE JAGO," "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," "MARTIN HEWITT: INVESTIGATOR," ETC.
MELBOURNEnounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. NEW YORK AND MELBOURNE.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. NEW YORK AND MELBOURNE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A CHILD OF THE JAGO," "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," "MARTIN HEWITT: INVESTIGATOR," ETC.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
others
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From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
SALISBURYnounUS /ˈsælzbəri/
the capital and largest city of Zimbabwe
From this reading WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. NEW YORK AND MELBOURNE.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
make square
From this reading WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. NEW YORK AND MELBOURNE.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "A CHILD OF THE JAGO," "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," "MARTIN HEWITT: INVESTIGATOR," ETC.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "A CHILD OF THE JAGO," "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," "MARTIN HEWITT: INVESTIGATOR," ETC.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A CHILD OF THE JAGO," "TALES OF MEAN STREETS," "MARTIN HEWITT: INVESTIGATOR," ETC.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
upbringingnounUS /ˈʌpbrɪŋɪŋ/
properties acquired during a person's formative years
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
WARWICKnounUS /ˈwɔːrwɪk/
English statesman; during the War of the Roses he fought first for the house of York and secured the throne for Edward IV and then changed sides to fight for the house of Lancaster and secured the throne for Henry VI (1428-1471)
From this reading WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. NEW YORK AND MELBOURNE.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I shall here set down in language as simple and straightforward as I can command, the events which followed my recent return to England; and I shall leave it to others to judge whether or not my conduct has been characterised by foolish fear and ill-considered credulity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At the same time I have my own opinion as to what would have been the behaviour of any other man of average intelligence and courage in the same circumstances; more especially a man of my exceptional upbringing and retired habits.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading WARWICK HOUSE, SALISBURY SQUARE, E.C. NEW YORK AND MELBOURNE.
