used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
Archie
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From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
Australia'snounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljəz/
possessive form of “australia” — a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
Belk
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From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
Belswin
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From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
ChangesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
unvarying in nature
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
travel across or pass over
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
detrimentaladjectiveUS /ˌdetrəˈmentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
obtain
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
Genii
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From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
not accessible to view
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
hourlyadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
plural of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
something that is lost
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
any art that invokes supernatural powers
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
millionairesnounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
plural of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
Neath
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From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
information about recent and important events
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
not any; not one
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
PaupersnounUS /ˈpɔːpərz/
plural of “pauper” — a person who is very poor
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
cut with a saw
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
sharesnounUS /ʃerz/
plural of “share” — assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
shoresnounUS /ʃɔːrz/
plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
term of address for a man
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
stocksnounUS /stɑːks/
a frame that supports a boat while it is under construction
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
moving very fast
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
express in words
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
in the direction of
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
TransformationnounUS /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
a qualitative change
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
uneasinessnounUS /ˌʌˈniːzinəs/
feelings of anxiety that make you tense and irritable
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
veining
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From this reading 'Neath the shining southern cross, News of gain and news of loss, Silver veining hidden rocks Changes hourly shares and stocks: By the magic power of shares, Paupers turn to millionaires-- Millionaires to paupers change; Transformation swift and strange.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What passed between Maxwell and Samson Belk at their interview, Mrs. Belswin could never discover; but as Archie did not in any way change his manner towards her she was satisfied that her name had not transpired during the conversation, or if it had, Belk had said nothing detrimental to her in any way.
at the time that
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading As to Belk himself, she saw him when he came up to London, but he refused to tell her whether he had overheard the conversation between herself and Sir Rupert, and she was therefore forced to remain in a constant state of uneasiness.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
wond'rous
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From this reading Genii, no, nor fairy kings Could not do such wond'rous things As are daily done by scores, On Australia's golden shores.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although Belk denied that he had been out of the house after his return from the four o'clock interview, and supported this assertion by the evidence of his mother and the curate, yet Mrs. Belswin had a kind of half suspicion that he had been on the terrace on the night in question, and had heard more than he was willing to confess.
