Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

in the past

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

(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 Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

a literary or scientific association for the promotion of learning

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

the proprietor of a bookstore

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

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From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

showing approval

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)

From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

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

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

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

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading WILLIAM LE QUEUX'S NOVELS.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

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From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading WILLIAM LE QUEUX'S NOVELS.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

someone whose occupation is printing

From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

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From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

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From this reading WILLIAM LE QUEUX'S NOVELS.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

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From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

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

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

a lightweight cord

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

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

From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

up to a particular time

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

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

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

interlace by or as if by weaving

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

widely or fully known

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

at the time that

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

which person or people

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

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From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading _Author of "The Gamblers," "The Under-Secretary," "Whoso findeth a Wife," "Of Royal Blood," etc._ A. C. FOWLER, PRINTER, MOORFIELDS, LONDON.

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From this reading WILLIAM LE QUEUX'S NOVELS.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading His books are read with the avidity of intense curiosity, for the string of events described are of the kind that demand attention until the end is reached and everything made clear."--_Literary World._ "Mr. William Le Queux's name is favourably known to all readers of sensational fiction.

possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading "As a recounter of stories of mingled mystery and adventure, Mr. William Le Queux is certainly among the best living writers."--_The Athenaeum._ "It is interesting that Queen Alexandra is a great reader of novels of mystery and adventure, and that she is one of Mr. Le Queux's most ardent admirers.

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From this reading Long ago, when his 'Zoraida' was issued, she gave an order to a well-known Piccadilly bookseller for all Mr. Le Queux's books, past and future, and an early copy of each of that writer's books reaches her."--_The Queen._ "The name of William Le Queux is well known to novel-readers as that of one who can weave the most wonderful mysteries and elaborate the most thrilling plots that are to be met with in the fiction of to-day.