accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew, however, that Maurice never liked him, and guessed that this had been an inducement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MAURICE AND BESSIE BENTON.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will be best for me to keep him in ignorance of my destination."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He knew, however, that Maurice never liked him, and guessed that this had been an inducement.
BENTONnounUS /ˈbentən/
United States artist whose paintings portrayed life in the Midwest and South (1889-1975)
From this reading MAURICE AND BESSIE BENTON.
BESSIE
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From this reading MAURICE AND BESSIE BENTON.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It will be best for me to keep him in ignorance of my destination."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading It will be best for me to keep him in ignorance of my destination."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will be best for me to keep him in ignorance of my destination."
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He knew, however, that Maurice never liked him, and guessed that this had been an inducement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew, however, that Maurice never liked him, and guessed that this had been an inducement.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew, however, that Maurice never liked him, and guessed that this had been an inducement.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew, however, that Maurice never liked him, and guessed that this had been an inducement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
how
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From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He knew, however, that Maurice never liked him, and guessed that this had been an inducement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading It will be best for me to keep him in ignorance of my destination."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It will be best for me to keep him in ignorance of my destination."
inducementnounUS /ˌɪnˈduːsmənt/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading He knew, however, that Maurice never liked him, and guessed that this had been an inducement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It will be best for me to keep him in ignorance of my destination."
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew, however, that Maurice never liked him, and guessed that this had been an inducement.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading He knew, however, that Maurice never liked him, and guessed that this had been an inducement.
MAURICE
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From this reading MAURICE AND BESSIE BENTON.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It will be best for me to keep him in ignorance of my destination."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He knew, however, that Maurice never liked him, and guessed that this had been an inducement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knew, however, that Maurice never liked him, and guessed that this had been an inducement.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will be best for me to keep him in ignorance of my destination."
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder," he thought, "if there is any chance of his communicating my plans to Mr. Grey?
showing curiosity
From this reading Gilbert could not help wondering how Maurice and Mr. James Grey were brought together, and how it happened that the former became his uncle's agent and accomplice.
