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Venus in Boston: A Romance of City Life
Venus in Boston: A Romance of City Life

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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_Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.
In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.
Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.
Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.
But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.
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Venus in Boston: A Romance of City Life

Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

Chapter 8 of Venus in Boston: A Romance of City Life is here in full — 155 sentences across 31 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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_Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.
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In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.
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Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.
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Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.
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But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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abducting adjective US /æbˈdʌktɪŋ/

especially of muscles; drawing away from the midline of the body or from an adjacent part

From this reading “In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.”

accommodating adjective US /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/

helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation

From this reading “Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.”

burglary noun US /ˈbɜːrɡləri/

entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

From this reading “But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.”

conveying noun US /kənˈveɪɪŋ/

act of transferring property title from one person to another

From this reading “In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.”

cull verb US /kʌl/

remove something that has been rejected

iniquity noun US /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading “In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.”

Nance noun US /næns/

offensive term for a homosexual man

From this reading “In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.”

Sow verb US /saʊ/

place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading “In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.”

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adeterminerUS /ə/

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

abductingadjectiveUS /æbˈdʌktɪŋ/

especially of muscles; drawing away from the midline of the body or from an adjacent part

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

abroadadverbUS /əˈbrɔːd/

to or in a foreign country

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

accommodatingadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪŋ/

helpful in bringing about a harmonious adaptation

From this reading Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.

afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

Aubrey

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From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

beauxiliary verbUS /biː/

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

bedsnounUS /bedz/

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/

for a short time

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/

entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

businessnounUS /ˈbɪznəs/

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

butconjunctionUS /bʌt/

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

chambernounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbər/

a natural or artificial enclosed space

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

ChambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/

English architect (1723-1796)

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

circumstancesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəmstænsəz/

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

coadjutors

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

companynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

conveyingnounUS /kənˈveɪɪŋ/

act of transferring property title from one person to another

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

cullverbUS /kʌl/

remove something that has been rejected

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

curiousadjectiveUS /ˈkjʊriəs/

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/

greatly pleased

From this reading Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.

dennounUS /den/

the habitation of wild animals

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

describedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskraɪbd/

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

desiredadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪərd/

wanted intensely

From this reading Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.

difficultynounUS /ˈdɪfəkəlti/

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

doauxiliary verbUS /duː/

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.

earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.

earnestlyadverbUS /ˈɜːrnəstli/

in a serious manner

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

engagedadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒd/

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

escapedadjectiveUS /ɪˈskeɪpt/

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

exactlyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzæktli/

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

FannynounUS /ˈfæni/

the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

formnounUS /fɔːrm/

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

fromprepositionUS /frʌm/

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

gainedverbUS /ɡeɪnd/

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/

the act of departing

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

Goldworthy

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From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

hepronounUS /hiː/

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

hereafteradverbUS /hɪˈræftər/

in a subsequent part of this document or statement or matter etc.

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

housenounUS /haʊs/

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

how

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From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

inasmuch

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From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

indefatigables

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From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

iniquitynounUS /ˌɪˈnɪkwɪti/

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/

incapable of physical sensation

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.

invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/

incapable of being overcome or subdued

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

JewnounUS /dʒuː/

a person belonging to the worldwide group claiming descent from Jacob (or converted to it) and connected by cultural or religious ties

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

jobnounUS /dʒɑːb/

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

ladiesnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

ladynounUS /ˈleɪdi/

a polite name for any woman

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

learnverbUS /lɜːrn/

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

LovenounUS /lʌv/

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

lovernounUS /ˈlʌvər/

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.

mannernounUS /ˈmænər/

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

maymodal verbUS /meɪ/

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

MikenounUS /maɪk/

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

NancenounUS /næns/

offensive term for a homosexual man

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

necessitynounUS /nəˈsesəti/

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

offadverbUS /ɔːf/

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

officernounUS /ˈɔːfəsər/

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

onprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/

financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

paramournoun

a woman's lover

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/

by chance

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

placenounUS /pleɪs/

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

pleasurenounUS /ˈpleʒər/

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

policenounUS /pəˈliːs/

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

properadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːpər/

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

proposalnounUS /prəˈpoʊzəl/

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.

readernounUS /ˈriːdər/

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

recentlyadverbUS /ˈriːsəntli/

in the recent past

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

repugnancenoun

intense aversion

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

restverbUS /rest/

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

ruffiannoun

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

seenverbUS /siːn/

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

shepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

ShowingnounUS /ˈʃoʊɪŋ/

the display of a motion picture

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/

that is looked for

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

SowverbUS /saʊ/

place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

Storkfeather

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From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

theirdeterminerUS /ðer/

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

thereadverbUS /ðer/

in or at that place or location

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

Tickels

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From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

toparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading But there was a difficulty; Jew Mike had an invincible repugnance to going abroad under any circumstances, inasmuch as he had recently been engaged in a heavy burglary, and the pleasure of his company was earnestly sought after by police officer Storkfeather and other indefatigables.

understoodadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈstʊd/

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

WepronounUS /wiː/

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

whatpronounUS /wʌt/

used to ask for information about something

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

whopronounUS /huː/

which person or people

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

willmodal verbUS /wɪl/

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading In the first place, it is perhaps understood that old Tickels applied to Sow Nance for assistance in the business of abducting Fanny, and conveying her to that den of iniquity called the "Chambers of Love,"--which place will be hereafter described.

withprepositionUS /wɪð/

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tickels was delighted with the proposal, and eagerly desired to have an early interview with her accommodating lover.

wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Nance, on being applied to, informed her employer that she had a "_love cull_," (paramour,) who was exactly suited to the business, and who would, for a proper compensation, engage to do the job.

youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading _Showing the operations of Jew Mike and his coadjutors.--The necessity of young ladies looking beneath their beds, before retiring to rest._ We have seen in what manner Jew Mike escaped from the house of Mr. Goldworthy, bearing off the insensible form of Fanny Aubrey; but as the reader may be curious to learn how the ruffian gained entrance to the house, and to the chamber of the young lady, we shall briefly explain.

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