12
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From this reading 12, York Street, Covent Garden PREFACE.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
(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 All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
Bentley
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From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
Brinsley
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From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
Covent
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From this reading 12, York Street, Covent Garden PREFACE.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
DOWNEY
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From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
editedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
embodiedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɑːdid/
possessing or existing in bodily form
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
Fanu
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From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading 12, York Street, Covent Garden PREFACE.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
IllustrationsnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “illustration” — artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
Messrs
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From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
a form of address for a man
From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
Perceval
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From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
by chance
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
PREFACEnounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading 12, York Street, Covent Garden PREFACE.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
PurcellnounUS /pərˈsel/
English organist at Westminster Abbey and composer of many theatrical pieces (1659-1695)
From this reading All the stories, with the exception of "The Watcher," were included in "The Purcell Papers," edited by Mr. Alfred Perceval Graves after my father's death, and published by Messrs. Bentley.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
Silas
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From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
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 The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
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 It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 12, York Street, Covent Garden PREFACE.
plural of “tale” — 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 Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be of interest to point out that the central idea in the story entitled "Passage in the Secret History of an Irish Countess" is embodied in "Uncle Silas."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
Twenty-onenounUS /ˈtwentiwɔːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
WatchernounUS /ˈwɑːtʃər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
WeirdadjectiveUS /wɪrd/
suggesting the operation of supernatural influences
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Watcher And Other Weird Stories With Twenty-one Illustrations by Brinsley Sheridan Le Fanu LONDON DOWNEY & CO.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Most of the tales in this volume were written prior to the publication of "Uncle Silas," which is, perhaps, the novel by which my father is best known.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading 12, York Street, Covent Garden PREFACE.
