alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
any thing at all
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was Jack who brought him to the point.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
cheersnounUS /tʃɪrz/
plural of “cheer” — a cry or shout of approval
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
not accessible to view
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
Ella
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
a man of refinement
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
not accessible to view
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Jack who brought him to the point.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
a small worthless amount
From this reading It was Jack who brought him to the point.
jocularitynoun
a feeling facetious merriment
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
Madge
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From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
Martyn
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From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
OSSINGTON'S
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From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading It was Jack who brought him to the point.
ponderousadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːndərəs/
slow and laborious because of weight
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
refreshedadjectiveUS /riˈfreʃt/
with restored energy
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
male cat
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
at the time that
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nor, in that respect, was Ella behind her friend, while Martyn concealed an interest which was probably equal to theirs under ponderous attempts at jocularity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading TOM OSSINGTON'S LAWYER It was while they were seated at table that Bruce Graham told them of the result of his investigations.
which person or people
From this reading It was Jack who brought him to the point.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "If the honourable and learned gentleman has sufficiently refreshed himself with the cup that cheers, would he oblige the company by mentioning if he has done anything in the matter of the Hidden Treasure--with capitals please!--and, if so, what?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Although, for some reason, the subject had not been mentioned when Madge and he had been alone together, that young lady showed herself alert and eager enough then.
