used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
in addition
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that "Madame" had been in the service of the Honourable Miss Cheyne.
appy
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From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
Cheyne
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From this reading It appeared that "Madame" had been in the service of the Honourable Miss Cheyne.
Cheyne's
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From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
Cleek
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From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
CLUTCHESnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
Drury
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From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
set up or found
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
garrulouslyadverb
in a chatty loquacious manner
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
a young female
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
half-a-crown
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From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
HonourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
Hupper
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From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
a message received and understood
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
it's
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From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
a narrow way or road
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading It appeared that "Madame" had been in the service of the Honourable Miss Cheyne.
MalonenounUS /məˈloʊn/
English scholar remembered for his chronology of Shakespeare's plays and his editions of Shakespeare and Dryden (1741-1812)
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
joined in matrimony
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
of an obscure nature
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not any; not one
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
ousemaid
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From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
photonounUS /ˈfoʊtoʊ/
a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
remindverbUS /riˈmaɪnd/
put in the mind of someone
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It appeared that "Madame" had been in the service of the Honourable Miss Cheyne.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
do one's shopping
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
term of address for a man
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
not in physical motion
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
TIGER'SnounUS /ˈtaɪɡərz/
possessive form of “tiger” — a fierce or audacious person
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
precisely as stated
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading IN THE TIGER'S CLUTCHES Despite the mysterious fact that the Honourable Miss Cheyne's photo had been found in the dirty little shop in Crown Court, Drury Lane, Cleek could find no visible connection between it and the fact of the murder.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Its presence was also speedily accounted for, owing to the information garrulously volunteered by Mrs. Malone.
wasn't
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From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
at the time that
From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
the words that are spoken
From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
wot
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From this reading "Hupper 'ousemaid, she were," said that lady, "and when she left to get married, the mistress gave her half-a-crown and her photo to remind her wot a fool she was to do it.
wot's
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From this reading 'Er very own words, sir, not but what she wasn't 'appy enough---- Still, it's a man wot's killed 'er, so the old girl wasn't far out."
