used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It must be a mistake of the papers."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
DaviesnounUS /ˈdeɪviz/
plural of “davy” — English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading "She has no brother that I have ever heard of," said Mrs. Davies.
EcclesnounUS /ˈekəlz/
Australian physiologist noted for his research on the conduction of impulses by nerve cells (1903-1997)
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
at any time
From this reading "She has no brother that I have ever heard of," said Mrs. Davies.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She has no brother that I have ever heard of," said Mrs. Davies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "She has no brother that I have ever heard of," said Mrs. Davies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
how
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From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It must be a mistake of the papers."
Jane
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From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "That is not likely.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading "It must be a mistake of the papers."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "She has no brother that I have ever heard of," said Mrs. Davies.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "It must be a mistake of the papers."
not any; not one
From this reading "She has no brother that I have ever heard of," said Mrs. Davies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "That is not likely.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "It must be a mistake of the papers."
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She has no brother that I have ever heard of," said Mrs. Davies.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
spuriousadjectiveUS /sˈpjʊriəs/
ostensibly valid, but not actually valid
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "She has no brother that I have ever heard of," said Mrs. Davies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading "Jane Eccles," I persisted, "appears to have been unable or unwilling to give the slightest explanation as to how she became possessed of the spurious notes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
which person or people
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Who is this brother of hers, 'of such highly respectable appearance,' according to the report, who was permitted a private interview with her previous to the examination?"
