adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading And the truth required to adjust matters was to learn beyond question what was the name of the individual who had murdered the vicar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And what was more, he would probably gain his ends, unless the truth came to light.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The barrister undoubtedly was determined to make money at the cost of honor.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading The barrister undoubtedly was determined to make money at the cost of honor.
Beatson
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From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading And the truth required to adjust matters was to learn beyond question what was the name of the individual who had murdered the vicar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And what was more, he would probably gain his ends, unless the truth came to light.
Carrington
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From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
CIRCUMSTANTIALadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/
fully detailed and specific about particulars
From this reading CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE Rupert felt very uncomfortable.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading The barrister undoubtedly was determined to make money at the cost of honor.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The barrister undoubtedly was determined to make money at the cost of honor.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading And what was more, he would probably gain his ends, unless the truth came to light.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE Rupert felt very uncomfortable.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE Rupert felt very uncomfortable.
obtain
From this reading And what was more, he would probably gain his ends, unless the truth came to light.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And the truth required to adjust matters was to learn beyond question what was the name of the individual who had murdered the vicar.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading The barrister undoubtedly was determined to make money at the cost of honor.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
how
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From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading And the truth required to adjust matters was to learn beyond question what was the name of the individual who had murdered the vicar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading And the truth required to adjust matters was to learn beyond question what was the name of the individual who had murdered the vicar.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading And what was more, he would probably gain his ends, unless the truth came to light.
engage in
From this reading The barrister undoubtedly was determined to make money at the cost of honor.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading And the truth required to adjust matters was to learn beyond question what was the name of the individual who had murdered the vicar.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The barrister undoubtedly was determined to make money at the cost of honor.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And what was more, he would probably gain his ends, unless the truth came to light.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading And the truth required to adjust matters was to learn beyond question what was the name of the individual who had murdered the vicar.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading And the truth required to adjust matters was to learn beyond question what was the name of the individual who had murdered the vicar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The barrister undoubtedly was determined to make money at the cost of honor.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading And what was more, he would probably gain his ends, unless the truth came to light.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading And the truth required to adjust matters was to learn beyond question what was the name of the individual who had murdered the vicar.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading And the truth required to adjust matters was to learn beyond question what was the name of the individual who had murdered the vicar.
RupertnounUS /ˈruːpərt/
English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)
From this reading CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE Rupert felt very uncomfortable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading And what was more, he would probably gain his ends, unless the truth came to light.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE Rupert felt very uncomfortable.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The barrister undoubtedly was determined to make money at the cost of honor.
except if; if not
From this reading And what was more, he would probably gain his ends, unless the truth came to light.
precisely as stated
From this reading CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE Rupert felt very uncomfortable.
vicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading And the truth required to adjust matters was to learn beyond question what was the name of the individual who had murdered the vicar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And what was more, he would probably gain his ends, unless the truth came to light.
at the time that
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
which person or people
From this reading And the truth required to adjust matters was to learn beyond question what was the name of the individual who had murdered the vicar.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It was bad enough to have Mrs. Beatson in the house, when he knew how treacherous she was; but it was worse to entertain Carrington as his guest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And what was more, he would probably gain his ends, unless the truth came to light.
