513
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From this reading MADAME BRUCE, “THE MYSTERIOUS VEILED LADY,” No. 513 BROOME STREET.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
react verbally
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
assumesverbUS /əˈsuːmz/
third-person singular of “assume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
BROOME
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From this reading MADAME BRUCE, “THE MYSTERIOUS VEILED LADY,” No. 513 BROOME STREET.
BRUCEnounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading MADAME BRUCE, “THE MYSTERIOUS VEILED LADY,” No. 513 BROOME STREET.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
confinesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfaɪnz/
a bounded scope
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
customersnounUS /ˈkʌstəmərz/
plural of “customer” — someone who pays for goods or services
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
having made preparations
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
Fortune-Teller
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From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
fortunesnounUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
death of a person
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
institutionsnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃənz/
plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading MADAME BRUCE, “THE MYSTERIOUS VEILED LADY,” No. 513 BROOME STREET.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading MADAME BRUCE, “THE MYSTERIOUS VEILED LADY,” No. 513 BROOME STREET.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
moneysnounUS /ˈmʌniz/
plural of “money” — the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
of an obscure nature
From this reading MADAME BRUCE, “THE MYSTERIOUS VEILED LADY,” No. 513 BROOME STREET.
mystery's
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From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
not any; not one
From this reading MADAME BRUCE, “THE MYSTERIOUS VEILED LADY,” No. 513 BROOME STREET.
something you have to do
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
and nothing more
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
others
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From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
Prewster
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From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading MADAME BRUCE, “THE MYSTERIOUS VEILED LADY,” No. 513 BROOME STREET.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MADAME BRUCE, “THE MYSTERIOUS VEILED LADY,” No. 513 BROOME STREET.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
VEILEDadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading MADAME BRUCE, “THE MYSTERIOUS VEILED LADY,” No. 513 BROOME STREET.
precisely as stated
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She has many customers, and might have a respectable account at the bank if she were disposed to commit her moneys to the care of those careful institutions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mysterious veil is assumed partly for the very mystery’s sake, and partly to hide a countenance which some of her visitors might desire to identify on after occasions.
which person or people
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
a late time of life
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
but in spite of that
From this reading She confines herself more exclusively to telling fortunes than do many of the others, and has never yet made her appearance in a Police Court to answer to an accusation of a grave crime.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The woman who assumes the title of “The Mysterious Veiled Lady,” is much younger in the Black Art trade than Madame Prewster, and has only been publicly known as a “Fortune-Teller” for about six years.
