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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 THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
Acting
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
ago
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From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
ancestral
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
Arms
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
assumption
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
baronet
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
Brinkstone
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
Brookes
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
brother-in-law
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
chosen
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
concerning
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From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
two people or things considered together
From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
data
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
days
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From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
deeply
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From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
despatched
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
directed
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
equallynounUS /ˈequally/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
established
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From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
facts
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From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
family
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
favoured
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From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
few
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From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
first-hand
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
five
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
fortunenounUS /ˈfortune/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
gentlemannounUS /ˈgentleman/
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
George
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
glean
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
halfnounUS /half/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
HEAD
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
home
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
hotel
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From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
information
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
investigations
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
knowledge
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From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
lady
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From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
Lane
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
Larchester
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
learned
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
letter
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
lieutenant
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
likely
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From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
littlenounUS /little/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
local
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From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
made
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
maidennoun, literaryUS /ˈmeɪdən/
a young woman who is not married
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
man
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
middle-aged
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From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
mile
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
miles
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
Morrice
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
Mr
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
Mrs
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
namenounUS /name/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
now
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
only
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
Park
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
partnounUS /part/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
pick
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
picked
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From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
place
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
probable
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
public-house
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From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
purchased
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From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
quarters
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From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
regard
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
relation
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
run
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From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
sea
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
Sellars
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
Sir
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
situated
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From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
small
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
some
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
somewhat
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
starting-place
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
stoodnounUS /stood/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
Sussex
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had chosen the place because he had learned that Brinkstone Park, situated a mile and a half from the little village, was the ancestral home of the Brookes family, of which Sir George was now the head.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
thoughtnounUS /thought/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
timenounUS /time/
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
uncommon
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
up
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
useful
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From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
valuable
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
versed
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From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
very
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From this reading He had only been established in his quarters a few days, but during that time fortune had favoured him, and he had picked up some very useful facts concerning both the lady and gentleman.
village
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
WAITER
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From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE HEAD WAITER The letter despatched by Mr. Lane to his lieutenant was directed to the Brinkstone Arms, Brinkstone, a small Sussex village about five miles from the sea, which Sellars had made the starting-place of his investigations.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
woman
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From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Acting on the assumption that the baronet stood in the relation of brother-in-law to Mrs. Morrice, he thought it probable that not only would he pick up first-hand information about the man, but might glean some equally valuable data with regard to the woman whose maiden name had been the somewhat uncommon one of Larchester.
years
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From this reading The Brinkstone Arms, which was part public-house and part small hotel, was run by a middle-aged couple who had purchased it a few years ago, and were not likely to be deeply versed in local knowledge.
