generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading My interview with Olivia passed off better than I had expected.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
confederatesnounUS /kənˈfedərəts/
plural of “confederate” — a supporter of the Confederate States of America
From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading My interview with Olivia passed off better than I had expected.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
Felix
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From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
Francis
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From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
Gernon
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From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My interview with Olivia passed off better than I had expected.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My interview with Olivia passed off better than I had expected.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
impertinentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɜːrtənənt/
characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading My interview with Olivia passed off better than I had expected.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
Jermyn
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From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
and nothing more
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My interview with Olivia passed off better than I had expected.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My interview with Olivia passed off better than I had expected.
Olivia
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From this reading My interview with Olivia passed off better than I had expected.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
and nothing more
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
overhearingverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈhiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading My interview with Olivia passed off better than I had expected.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
the act of punishing
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
with low volume
From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
believed likely
From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading My interview with Olivia passed off better than I had expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She could only be assured of this by overhearing his interview with Rose Gernon, and therefore accepted my invitation to go to the Jermyn Street rooms.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If their tenant was Francis, he would resent the intrusion of Rose, but if Felix, the two confederates would doubtless talk of their guilty secret.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The very fact that she listened so quietly proved that she suspected Felix was masquerading as her lover.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My interview with Olivia passed off better than I had expected.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she had ordered me out of the house, I would only have looked on it as the just punishment for what must have appeared my impertinent interference in what did not concern me.
