AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
ABRAHAMnounUS /ˈeɪbrəhæm/
the first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac; according to Genesis, God promised to give Abraham's family (the Hebrews) the land of Canaan (the Promised Land); God tested Abraham by asking him to sacrifice his son
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
addedverbUS /ˈædəd/
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
AGENTnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
APESnounUS /eɪps/
plural of “ape” — any of various primates with short tails or no tail at all
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
appointmentsnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənts/
plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
ATprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
BLINDSnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
BLUEadjectiveUS /bluː/
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
BUTTSnounUS /bʌts/
plural of “butt” — thick end of the handle
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
CAGLIOSTRO'S
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From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
CIVETnounUS /ˈsɪvət/
cat-like mammal typically secreting musk used in perfumes
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
CLAUDE
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From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
CLAWnounUS /klɔː/
sharp curved horny process on the toe of a bird or some mammals or reptiles
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
DAWNnounUS /dɔːn/
the first light of day
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
DUNBAR'S
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From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
elevenadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevən/
being one more than ten
From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.
enrichedverbUS /enˈrɪtʃt/
past form of “enrich” — make better or improve in quality
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
FATE'S
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From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.
FURSnounUS /fɜːrz/
plural of “fur” — the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
gaveverbUS /ɡeɪv/
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
GROVEnounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
half-past
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From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.
handsomeadjectiveUS /ˈhænsəm/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
HenrynounUS /ˈhenri/
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
INTUITIONnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
LABYRINTHnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
LADYnounUS /ˈleɪdi/
a polite name for any woman
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
Leroux
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From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
LEVINSKY
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From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
lightadjectiveUS /laɪt/
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.
LOGICnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
LONDONnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
MnounUS /em/
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
MAHARA
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From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
MAXnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.
MIDNIGHTnounUS /ˈmɪdnaɪt/
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
MILLIONnounUS /ˈmɪljən/
the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
mosaicnounUS /moʊˈzeɪɪk/
art consisting of a design made of small pieces of colored stone or glass
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
MOUNTSnounUS /maʊnts/
plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
MUSKnounUS /mʌsk/
an odorous glandular secretion from the male musk deer; used as a perfume fixative
From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
NORE
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From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
OPIUMnounUS /ˈoʊpiəm/
an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
opulencenounUS /ˈɑːpjələns/
wealth as evidenced by sumptuous living
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
OURdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
PARISnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
POPPIESnounUS /ˈpɑːpiz/
plural of “poppy” — annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
PROGRESSnounUS /ˈprɑːɡres/
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
quarternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtər/
one of four equal parts
From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.
RAIDverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
REPORTSnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
ROOMnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
ROSESnounUS /ˈroʊzɪz/
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
RUEnounUS /ruː/
European strong-scented perennial herb with grey-green bitter-tasting leaves; an irritant similar to poison ivy
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
shadenounUS /ʃeɪd/
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
SHUTTLECOCKnoun
badminton equipment consisting of a ball of cork or rubber with a crown of feathers
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
softenedadjectiveUS /ˈsɔːfənd/
toned down
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
SOHOnounUS /ˈsoʊhoʊ/
a district in southwestern Manhattan noted for its shops and restaurants and galleries and artist's lofts
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
ST
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From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
STAIRCASEnounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
STUDIOnounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
table-clock
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From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.
table-lamp
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From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
tickedverbUS /tɪkt/
past form of “tick” — make a clicking or ticking sound
From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The light of the table-lamp, softened and enriched by its mosaic shade, gave an appearance of added opulence to the already handsome appointments of the room.
TRACKEDadjectiveUS /trækt/
having tracks
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
TRACKERnounUS /ˈtrækər/
someone who tracks down game
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
TRAPSnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
twelvenounUS /twelv/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The little table-clock ticked merrily from half-past eleven to a quarter to twelve.
VS
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From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
WESTMINSTERnounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
WHISTLEverbUS /ˈwɪsəl/
make whistling sounds
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
XLnoun
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
XLIadjective
being one more than forty
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
XXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
XXInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty and one
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
XXIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-one and one
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
XXIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-two and one
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
XXIVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-three and one
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
XXIXnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-eight and one
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
XXVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-four and one
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
XXVInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-five and one
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
XXVIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-six and one
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
XXVIIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of twenty-seven and one
From this reading XX ABRAHAM LEVINSKY BUTTS IN XXI THE STUDIO IN SOHO XXII M. MAX MOUNTS CAGLIOSTRO'S STAIRCASE XXIII RAID IN THE RUE ST.-CLAUDE XXIV OPIUM XXV FATE'S SHUTTLECOCK XXVI “OUR LADY OF THE POPPIES” XXVII GROVE OF A MILLION APES XXVIII THE OPIUM AGENT XXIX M. MAX OF LONDON AND M. MAX OF PARIS
XXXnoun
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
XXXIadjective
being one more than thirty
From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
XXXIIadjective
being two more than thirty
From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
XXXIIIadjective
being three more than thirty
From this reading XXX MAHARA XXXI MUSK AND ROSES XXXII BLUE BLINDS XXXIII LOGIC VS.
XXXIVadjective
being four more than thirty
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
XXXIX
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From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
XXXVadjective
being five more than thirty
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
XXXVIadjective
being six more than thirty
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
XXXVIIadjective
being seven more than thirty
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
XXXVIIIadjective
being eight more than thirty
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.
YELLOWadjectiveUS /ˈjeloʊ/
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading INTUITION XXXIV M. MAX REPORTS PROGRESS XXXV TRACKER TRACKED XXXVI IN DUNBAR'S ROOM XXXVII THE WHISTLE XXXVIII THE SECRET TRAPS XXXIX THE LABYRINTH XL DAWN AT THE NORE XLI WESTMINSTER--MIDNIGHT THE YELLOW CLAW I THE LADY OF THE CIVET FURS Henry Leroux wrote busily on.