Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

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

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

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

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Witness to the Deed, by George Manville Fenn.

a period of 100 years

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

a female human offspring

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it

From this reading Witness to the Deed, by George Manville Fenn.

an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

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

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

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

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

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From this reading Witness to the Deed, by George Manville Fenn.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

plural of “flashback” — a transition (in literary or theatrical works or films) to an earlier event or scene that interrupts the normal chronological development of the story

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

someone who operates a forge

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Witness to the Deed, by George Manville Fenn.

a young female

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

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

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

and nothing more

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

engage in

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

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

From this reading Witness to the Deed, by George Manville Fenn.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

joined in matrimony

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

used to form the superlative

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

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

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

move with force

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

on the contrary

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

by bad luck

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

move upward

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

the words of something written

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

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

From this reading Witness to the Deed, by George Manville Fenn.

in or at that place or location

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

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

From this reading Witness to the Deed, by George Manville Fenn.

the present time or age

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

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

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

which person or people

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

in the company of; together with

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Witness to the Deed, by George Manville Fenn.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

the act of creating written works

From this reading One of the problems with this book is that, at least in the early chapters, there are flashbacks in the text, most unusual in the nineteenth century, though regrettably an oft-used device in the writing of today.

but in spite of that

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ This is indeed rather an extraordinary book, in many ways not in the usual style of Fenn, yet in others in a style that few but Fenn could rise to.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This does make it difficult to follow the story, but you just have to push on with the work, and you will be rewarded in the end.

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

From this reading A young girl, the daughter of an admiral, had previously married a man who turned out to be a forger, and who was believed to have died.