aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
Audrey
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From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I think it would be best to tell the police," said Audrey, wisely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Eddy is sometimes so careless that I fear lest the police should know."
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
Coralie
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From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
approval
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
disposingverbUS /dɪˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “dispose” — give, sell, or transfer to another
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
EddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading Eddy is sometimes so careless that I fear lest the police should know."
extractedverbUS /ekˈstræktɪd/
past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Eddy is sometimes so careless that I fear lest the police should know."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
gemsnounUS /dʒemz/
plural of “gem” — art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
he's
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From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eddy is sometimes so careless that I fear lest the police should know."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it would be best to tell the police," said Audrey, wisely.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Eddy is sometimes so careless that I fear lest the police should know."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
the act of departing
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Eddy is sometimes so careless that I fear lest the police should know."
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
newly-discovered
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From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
approval to do something
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Eddy is sometimes so careless that I fear lest the police should know."
Ralph
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From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
Shawe
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From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Eddy is sometimes so careless that I fear lest the police should know."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Eddy is sometimes so careless that I fear lest the police should know."
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
express in words
From this reading "I think it would be best to tell the police," said Audrey, wisely.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it would be best to tell the police," said Audrey, wisely.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Before leaving her newly-discovered aunt Audrey extracted permission from her to reveal what she had been told to Ralph.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
wiselyadverbUS /ˈwaɪzli/
in a wise manner
From this reading "I think it would be best to tell the police," said Audrey, wisely.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If he's hunting for the assassin, and thinking that I am the one," said Madame Coralie, "he will learn beforehand that I have the jewels, and will not be ready to credit me with disposing of stolen gems.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At first Madame Coralie had made some objection, but on being assured that Shawe could and would keep his own counsel she consented that he should be told about the diamonds.
