actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
afterwardsadverbUS /ˈæftərwərdz/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He had, as was afterwards found, left Auchterarder Station for London an hour later.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
allowedverbUS /əˈlaʊd/
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had, as was afterwards found, left Auchterarder Station for London an hour later.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had, as was afterwards found, left Auchterarder Station for London an hour later.
AtprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
attemptnounUS /əˈtempt/
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
Auchterarder
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From this reading He had, as was afterwards found, left Auchterarder Station for London an hour later.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
Baronet's
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From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
blindnounUS /blaɪnd/
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
Bryant
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From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But was it worth while?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
complicitynounUS /kəmˈplɪsəti/
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
CONCLUSIONnounUS /kənˈkluːʒən/
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
CONTAINSverbUS /kənˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
discoverynounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
driveverbUS /draɪv/
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
earlieradverbUS /ˈɜːrliər/
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
everybodypronounUS /ˈevribɑːdi/
every person
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
Flockart
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From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had, as was afterwards found, left Auchterarder Station for London an hour later.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading He had, as was afterwards found, left Auchterarder Station for London an hour later.
freedomnounUS /ˈfriːdəm/
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
Gabrielle
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From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
HallnounUS /hɔːl/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
Hamilton'snounUS /ˈhæməltənz/
possessive form of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
Henry'snounUS /ˈhenriz/
possessive form of “henry” — a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had, as was afterwards found, left Auchterarder Station for London an hour later.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
Krail
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From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He had, as was afterwards found, left Auchterarder Station for London an hour later.
leaveverbUS /liːv/
go away from a place
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had, as was afterwards found, left Auchterarder Station for London an hour later.
legendnounUS /ˈledʒənd/
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He had, as was afterwards found, left Auchterarder Station for London an hour later.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
meetingnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋ/
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
mentionedverbUS /ˈmenʃənd/
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
Murie
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From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
occurredverbUS /əˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
painfuladjectiveUS /ˈpeɪnfəl/
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
removedadjectiveUS /riˈmuːvd/
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
speakverbUS /spiːk/
express in speech
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
statementnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənt/
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
StationnounUS /ˈsteɪʃən/
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He had, as was afterwards found, left Auchterarder Station for London an hour later.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
substantiatedverbUS /səbˈstænʃieɪtɪd/
past form of “substantiate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
upstairsadverbUS /əpˈsterz/
on a floor above
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
villagenounUS /ˈvɪlədʒ/
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading CONTAINS THE CONCLUSION After long consultation--Krail having been removed in custody back to the village--it was agreed that the only charges that could be substantiated against Flockart were those of complicity in the ingenious attempt upon Hamilton's life by which poor Miss Bryant had been sacrificed, and also in the theft of Sir Henry's papers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But was it worth while?
WhispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading The painful impression produced upon everybody by Sir Henry's statement of what had actually occurred on the night of the great meeting at the Albert Hall having somewhat subsided, Murie mentioned to the blind man the legend of the Whispers, and also the curious discovery which Gabrielle and he had made earlier in the morning.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At the Baronet's suggestion, he was allowed freedom to leave the upstairs room where he had been detained by the three stalwart servants; and, without waiting to speak to any one, he had made his way down the drive.
worthnounUS /wɜːrθ/
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading But was it worth while?
