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Chapter VIII
THE DEEPER MYSTERY. Nick Carter was puzzled. His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks. He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed. It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
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on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
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From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
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From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
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From this reading Nick Carter was puzzled.
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From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
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From this reading THE DEEPER MYSTERY.
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From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
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From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
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From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
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From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
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From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE DEEPER MYSTERY.
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From this reading Nick Carter was puzzled.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter was puzzled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEEPER MYSTERY.
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From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick Carter was puzzled.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It plainly indicated that she had from some source received information concerning him and his business designs, as well as about the losses he had suffered in his encounter with the highwayman.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could not account for the knowledge which, in indirect and equivocal terms, she had displayed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His interview with Madame Victoria had, in a way, left him on the rocks.
