aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
speak to
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Had the Squire been less obsessed by the ornament, he might have taken Patricia's advice with regard to getting rid of it.
anew
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
Beckleigh
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From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
Colpster
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From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
emeraldnounUS /ˈemrəld/
a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
forwardedverbUS /ˈfɔːrwərdɪd/
past form of “forward” — send or ship onward from an intermediate post or station in transit
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Had the Squire been less obsessed by the ornament, he might have taken Patricia's advice with regard to getting rid of it.
GrannynounUS /ˈɡræni/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had the Squire been less obsessed by the ornament, he might have taken Patricia's advice with regard to getting rid of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
how
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From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
JewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Had the Squire been less obsessed by the ornament, he might have taken Patricia's advice with regard to getting rid of it.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Had the Squire been less obsessed by the ornament, he might have taken Patricia's advice with regard to getting rid of it.
MikadonounUS /mɪˈkɑːdoʊ/
the emperor of Japan; when regarded as a religious leader the emperor is called tenno
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
obsessedadjectiveUS /əbˈsest/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Had the Squire been less obsessed by the ornament, he might have taken Patricia's advice with regard to getting rid of it.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
ornamentverbUS /ˈɔːrnəmənt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Had the Squire been less obsessed by the ornament, he might have taken Patricia's advice with regard to getting rid of it.
Patricia's
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From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
by chance
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Had the Squire been less obsessed by the ornament, he might have taken Patricia's advice with regard to getting rid of it.
recurring again and again
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
relieve from
From this reading Had the Squire been less obsessed by the ornament, he might have taken Patricia's advice with regard to getting rid of it.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
express in words
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
sensationsnounUS /senˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
supportedadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪd/
sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Had the Squire been less obsessed by the ornament, he might have taken Patricia's advice with regard to getting rid of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
Theodore
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From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Squire Colpster locked the recovered emerald in his safe and again repeated his orders that Theodore was to say nothing about it.
at the time that
From this reading Notwithstanding Patricia's doubts--founded upon the different sensations felt by her when holding the stone--the master of Beckleigh Hall really believed that he possessed the Mikado Jewel.
which person or people
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But he could not comprehend why it had been forwarded to him, or how the thief had obtained his address, or why the thief should think that he wanted it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had the Squire been less obsessed by the ornament, he might have taken Patricia's advice with regard to getting rid of it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading And in this, perhaps, he would have been supported by Theodore, who was feeling uncomfortable, since Granny Lee's statement was always in his mind.
