used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
the state of being absent
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
in addition
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
Binjoy
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From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
Colmer
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From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
conclusivelyadverbUS /kənˈkluːsɪvli/
in a conclusive way
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
Dr
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From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
divisible by two
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
Fanks
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From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
Fellenger
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From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
a young female
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
Hersham
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From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In this mood he took his way to her home.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
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 The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
something that is lost
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
engage in
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading In this mood he took his way to her home.
negronounUS /ˈniːɡroʊ/
a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
term of address for a man
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
required or under orders
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
carry out
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
Taxton-on-Thames
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From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In this mood he took his way to her home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On arriving at Taxton-on-Thames Fanks had taken up his abode at the Royal Arms Hotel.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
a message informing of danger
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his intention to make inquiries about Sir Louis Fellenger, Dr. Binjoy, and the negro servant of the latter.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this mood he took his way to her home.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The intercepted telegram proved conclusively that this girl knew something which Hersham did not want her to reveal; and in the absence--as Fanks supposed of all warning--he hoped to take her at a disadvantage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Ignorant that he had been thwarted by Hersham, he had also intended to interview Anne Colmer without loss of time, before she could see or even hear from her lover.
