Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

in actual fact

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

later than; following

From this reading And yet did she know the truth, after all?

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

(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 And yet did she know the truth, after all?

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading And yet did she know the truth, after all?

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

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From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

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From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

plural of “conspiracy” — a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading There was, however, no suspicion except that she had spoken of her father's "secret," which she feared that Ella had learned when she overheard her father's conversation with his friend.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot)

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading And yet did she know the truth, after all?

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

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From this reading There was, however, no suspicion except that she had spoken of her father's "secret," which she feared that Ella had learned when she overheard her father's conversation with his friend.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

apart from; not including

From this reading There was, however, no suspicion except that she had spoken of her father's "secret," which she feared that Ella had learned when she overheard her father's conversation with his friend.

vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading There was, however, no suspicion except that she had spoken of her father's "secret," which she feared that Ella had learned when she overheard her father's conversation with his friend.

intentional deception resulting in injury to another person

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading There was, however, no suspicion except that she had spoken of her father's "secret," which she feared that Ella had learned when she overheard her father's conversation with his friend.

a young female

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

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From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There was, however, no suspicion except that she had spoken of her father's "secret," which she feared that Ella had learned when she overheard her father's conversation with his friend.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

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 If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading And yet did she know the truth, after all?

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading There was, however, no suspicion except that she had spoken of her father's "secret," which she feared that Ella had learned when she overheard her father's conversation with his friend.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

held dear

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

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From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

of an obscure nature

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

not any; not one

From this reading There was, however, no suspicion except that she had spoken of her father's "secret," which she feared that Ella had learned when she overheard her father's conversation with his friend.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers

From this reading There was, however, no suspicion except that she had spoken of her father's "secret," which she feared that Ella had learned when she overheard her father's conversation with his friend.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading There was, however, no suspicion except that she had spoken of her father's "secret," which she feared that Ella had learned when she overheard her father's conversation with his friend.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And yet did she know the truth, after all?

having or showing or requiring special skill

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading There was, however, no suspicion except that she had spoken of her father's "secret," which she feared that Ella had learned when she overheard her father's conversation with his friend.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading And yet did she know the truth, after all?

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Had she been their decoy; had there, indeed, been any suspicion that she had assisted them in their clever conspiracies of fraud then it would have been different.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

a fact that has been verified

From this reading And yet did she know the truth, after all?

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading Yet was it likely that such skilled scoundrels as the mysterious Miller, Milner--or whatever he chose to call himself--and Gordon-Wright alias Lieutenant Harold Shacklock would risk exposure by betraying their true occupation to a sweet high-minded girl such as Lucie really was?

at the time that

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading There was, however, no suspicion except that she had spoken of her father's "secret," which she feared that Ella had learned when she overheard her father's conversation with his friend.

in the company of; together with

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet did she know the truth, after all?

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading If she actually knew that the young Chilian Carrera, the man she loved when they lived outside Paris, had met with his death through her own father's treachery, she surely would not hold him in such esteem.