in the past
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure?" he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you sure?" he asked.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He vaguely perceived the consideration that compelled the authorities to wage the battle prudently.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading He vaguely perceived the consideration that compelled the authorities to wage the battle prudently.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
Belval
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From this reading ESSARÈS BEY'S WORK This time Captain Belval seemed to relax to some extent.
BEY'S
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From this reading ESSARÈS BEY'S WORK This time Captain Belval seemed to relax to some extent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ESSARÈS BEY'S WORK This time Captain Belval seemed to relax to some extent.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading He vaguely perceived the consideration that compelled the authorities to wage the battle prudently.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading He vaguely perceived the consideration that compelled the authorities to wage the battle prudently.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
enquiries
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From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
ESSARÈS
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From this reading ESSARÈS BEY'S WORK This time Captain Belval seemed to relax to some extent.
exportsnounUS /ˈekspɔːrts/
plural of “export” — commodities (goods or services) sold to a foreign country
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading ESSARÈS BEY'S WORK This time Captain Belval seemed to relax to some extent.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
coins made of gold
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He vaguely perceived the consideration that compelled the authorities to wage the battle prudently.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
of great significance or value
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
leakagenounUS /ˈliːkədʒ/
the discharge of a fluid from some container
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
go away from a place
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
market-towns
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From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
Mme
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From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
and nothing more
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading He vaguely perceived the consideration that compelled the authorities to wage the battle prudently.
established beyond doubt
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
prudentlyadverbUS /ˈpruːdəntli/
in a prudent manner
From this reading He vaguely perceived the consideration that compelled the authorities to wage the battle prudently.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
relaxverbUS /rɪˈlæks/
become less tense, rest, or take one's ease
From this reading ESSARÈS BEY'S WORK This time Captain Belval seemed to relax to some extent.
unusual or striking
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ESSARÈS BEY'S WORK This time Captain Belval seemed to relax to some extent.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading ESSARÈS BEY'S WORK This time Captain Belval seemed to relax to some extent.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure?" he asked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He vaguely perceived the consideration that compelled the authorities to wage the battle prudently.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He vaguely perceived the consideration that compelled the authorities to wage the battle prudently.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ESSARÈS BEY'S WORK This time Captain Belval seemed to relax to some extent.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ESSARÈS BEY'S WORK This time Captain Belval seemed to relax to some extent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ESSARÈS BEY'S WORK This time Captain Belval seemed to relax to some extent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He vaguely perceived the consideration that compelled the authorities to wage the battle prudently.
wagenounUS /weɪdʒ/
something that remunerates
From this reading He vaguely perceived the consideration that compelled the authorities to wage the battle prudently.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
in or at the place that
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
which person or people
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
in the company of; together with
From this reading But, I confess, it is only since my conversation with Mme. Essarès that I have seen where the leakage came from and who it was that set on foot, all over France, down to the least important market-towns, the formidable organization through which the indispensable metal was made to leave the country."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ESSARÈS BEY'S WORK This time Captain Belval seemed to relax to some extent.
a late time of life
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I was instructed to investigate this matter two years ago; and my enquiries proved that really remarkable exports of gold were being effected from France.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Are you sure?" he asked.
