1872
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From this reading (2) Selby Watson was tried at the Central Criminal Court January, 1872.
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From this reading (2) Selby Watson was tried at the Central Criminal Court January, 1872.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Castaing is a man of sensibility, capable of domestic affection; Holmes completely insensible to all feelings of humanity.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
affectionnounUS /əˈfekʃən/
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Castaing is a man of sensibility, capable of domestic affection; Holmes completely insensible to all feelings of humanity.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Castaing is a man of sensibility, capable of domestic affection; Holmes completely insensible to all feelings of humanity.
altogetheradverbUS /ˌɔːltəˈɡeðər/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading (2) Selby Watson was tried at the Central Criminal Court January, 1872.
attractivenessnounUS /əˈtræktɪvnəs/
the quality of arousing interest; being attractive or something that attracts
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Castaing is a man of sensibility, capable of domestic affection; Holmes completely insensible to all feelings of humanity.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
Castaing
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From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading (2) Selby Watson was tried at the Central Criminal Court January, 1872.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Castaing is a man of sensibility, capable of domestic affection; Holmes completely insensible to all feelings of humanity.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
consummateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəmət/
fulfill sexually
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
CourtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading (2) Selby Watson was tried at the Central Criminal Court January, 1872.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
CriminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading (2) Selby Watson was tried at the Central Criminal Court January, 1872.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading Castaing is a man of sensibility, capable of domestic affection; Holmes completely insensible to all feelings of humanity.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
equalverbUS /ˈiːkwəl/
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
fascinationnounUS /ˌfæsəˈneɪʃən/
the state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
feelingsnounUS /ˈfiːlɪŋz/
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Castaing is a man of sensibility, capable of domestic affection; Holmes completely insensible to all feelings of humanity.
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
humanitynounUS /hjuːˈmænɪti/
the quality of being humane
From this reading Castaing is a man of sensibility, capable of domestic affection; Holmes completely insensible to all feelings of humanity.
hypocritenounUS /ˈhɪpəkrɪt/
a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading Castaing is a man of sensibility, capable of domestic affection; Holmes completely insensible to all feelings of humanity.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading (2) Selby Watson was tried at the Central Criminal Court January, 1872.
liarnounUS /ˈlaɪər/
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
mercilessnessnoun
feelings of extreme heartlessness
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
mereadjectiveUS /mɪr/
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
others
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From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
particularadjectiveUS /pərˈtɪkjələr/
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
physicaladjectiveUS /ˈfɪzɪkəl/
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
Selby
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From this reading (2) Selby Watson was tried at the Central Criminal Court January, 1872.
sensibilitynounUS /ˌsensɪˈbɪlɪti/
mental responsiveness and awareness
From this reading Castaing is a man of sensibility, capable of domestic affection; Holmes completely insensible to all feelings of humanity.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
stuffnounUS /stʌf/
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
TakingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A consummate liar and hypocrite, he has that strange power of fascination over others, women in particular, which is often independent altogether of moral or even physical attractiveness.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (2) Selby Watson was tried at the Central Criminal Court January, 1872.
timidadjectiveUS /ˈtɪmɪd/
showing fear and lack of confidence
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Castaing is a man of sensibility, capable of domestic affection; Holmes completely insensible to all feelings of humanity.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading (2) Selby Watson was tried at the Central Criminal Court January, 1872.
trueadjectiveUS /truː/
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (2) Selby Watson was tried at the Central Criminal Court January, 1872.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading (2) Selby Watson was tried at the Central Criminal Court January, 1872.
weakadjectiveUS /wiːk/
wanting in physical strength
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Castaing much ingenuity is shown in the conception of the crime, but the man is weak and timid; he is not the stuff of which the great criminal is made; Holmes is cast in the true mould of the instinctive murderer.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Taking life is a mere incident in the accomplishment of his schemes; men, women and children are sacrificed with equal mercilessness to the necessary end.
