used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
(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 He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading And so it was that upon the morning of Cleek's and Mr. Narkom's arrival at Merriton Towers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And so it was that upon the morning of Cleek's and Mr. Narkom's arrival at Merriton Towers.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
cause to be bored
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
Cleek
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From this reading Cleek himself was primed, so to speak, on every point of the landscape.
Cleek's
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From this reading And so it was that upon the morning of Cleek's and Mr. Narkom's arrival at Merriton Towers.
the shore of a sea or ocean
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
curvenounUS /kɜːrv/
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
drowses
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Cleek himself was primed, so to speak, on every point of the landscape.
every person
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
FennounUS /fen/
100 fen equal 1 yuan in China
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
Fetchworth
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
FLAMESnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
fountainnounUS /ˈfaʊntən/
a structure from which an artificially produced jet of water arises
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
FrozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
gaieties
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From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
Headlandnoun
a natural elevation (especially a rocky one that juts out into the sea)
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cleek himself was primed, so to speak, on every point of the landscape.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
idlers
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From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And so it was that upon the morning of Cleek's and Mr. Narkom's arrival at Merriton Towers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
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 He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
landscapenounUS /ˈlændskeɪp/
an expanse of scenery that can be seen in a single view
From this reading Cleek himself was primed, so to speak, on every point of the landscape.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
LincolnshirenounUS /ˈlɪŋkənʃɪr/
an agricultural county of eastern England on the North Sea
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
London'snounUS /ˈlʌndənz/
possessive form of “london” — the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
Merriton
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From this reading And so it was that upon the morning of Cleek's and Mr. Narkom's arrival at Merriton Towers.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And so it was that upon the morning of Cleek's and Mr. Narkom's arrival at Merriton Towers.
motherlikeadjective
suggestive of or acting like a mother
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And so it was that upon the morning of Cleek's and Mr. Narkom's arrival at Merriton Towers.
Narkom's
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From this reading And so it was that upon the morning of Cleek's and Mr. Narkom's arrival at Merriton Towers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Cleek himself was primed, so to speak, on every point of the landscape.
primedadjectiveUS /praɪmd/
(usually followed by “to” or “for”) on the point of or strongly disposed
From this reading Cleek himself was primed, so to speak, on every point of the landscape.
pseudonymsnounUS /ˈsuːdənɪmz/
plural of “pseudonym” — a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
respectivelyadverbUS /rɪˈspektɪvli/
in the order given
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
Saltfleet
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From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
satiatedadjectiveUS /ˈseɪʃiːeɪtɪd/
supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
shippingnounUS /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/
the commercial enterprise of moving goods and materials
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so it was that upon the morning of Cleek's and Mr. Narkom's arrival at Merriton Towers.
in the near future
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
express in speech
From this reading Cleek himself was primed, so to speak, on every point of the landscape.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
very small
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cleek himself was primed, so to speak, on every point of the landscape.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading And so it was that upon the morning of Cleek's and Mr. Narkom's arrival at Merriton Towers.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They came disguised as two idlers interested in the surrounding country, after having satiated themselves at the fountain of London's gaieties, and bore the pseudonyms of "George Headland" and "Mr. Gregory Lake" respectively.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And so it was that upon the morning of Cleek's and Mr. Narkom's arrival at Merriton Towers.
precisely as stated
From this reading He knew all about Fetchworth that there was to know--saving the secret of the Frozen Flames, and that he was expected to know very soon--and the traffic of Saltfleet Bay and its tiny harbour was an open book to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And so it was that upon the morning of Cleek's and Mr. Narkom's arrival at Merriton Towers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE FLAMES Fetchworth, as everybody knows, lies in that part of the Fen district of Lincolnshire that borders on the coast, and in the curve of its motherlike arm Saltfleet Bay, a tiny shipping centre with miniature harbour, drowses its days in pleasant idleness.
