adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading Thus far working in alliance with her shrewd mother, she was now forming independent projects.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
Clem
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From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
Clerkenwell
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From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
CloseadjectiveUS /kloʊs/
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
CrescentnounUS /ˈkresənt/
any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
CrossverbUS /krɔːs/
travel across or pass over
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
deliverancenounUS /dɪˈlɪvərəns/
recovery or preservation from loss or danger
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
escapenounUS /ɪˈskeɪp/
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
establishedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃt/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
favoured
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From this reading Clem herself favoured the removal, naturally for private reasons.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
formingverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading Thus far working in alliance with her shrewd mother, she was now forming independent projects.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Thus far working in alliance with her shrewd mother, she was now forming independent projects.
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Clem herself favoured the removal, naturally for private reasons.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Thus far working in alliance with her shrewd mother, she was now forming independent projects.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Thus far working in alliance with her shrewd mother, she was now forming independent projects.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
MrsnounUS /ˈmɪsɪz/
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
naturallyadverbUS /ˈnætʃərəli/
as might be expected
From this reading Clem herself favoured the removal, naturally for private reasons.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
Peckover's
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From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
PHANTOMSnounUS /ˈfæntəmz/
plural of “phantom” — a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
privateadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪvət/
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Clem herself favoured the removal, naturally for private reasons.
projectsnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Thus far working in alliance with her shrewd mother, she was now forming independent projects.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Clem herself favoured the removal, naturally for private reasons.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading Clem herself favoured the removal, naturally for private reasons.
ridverbUS /rɪd/
relieve from
From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
roomsnounUS /ruːmz/
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
scarcelyadverbUS /ˈskersli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thus far working in alliance with her shrewd mother, she was now forming independent projects.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Thus far working in alliance with her shrewd mother, she was now forming independent projects.
Snowdon
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From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
standingadjectiveUS /ˈstændɪŋ/
having a supporting base
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
superintendencenoun
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clem herself favoured the removal, naturally for private reasons.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
thusadverbUS /ðʌs/
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PHANTOMS Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Snowdon were now established in rooms in Burton Crescent, which is not far from King’s Cross.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Joseph had urged that Clerkenwell Close was scarcely a suitable quarter for a man of his standing, and, though with difficulty, he had achieved thus much deliverance.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Thus far working in alliance with her shrewd mother, she was now forming independent projects.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Of Clem he could not get rid—just yet; but it was something to escape Mrs. Peckover’s superintendence.
