from one side of something to the other
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I will be the first to submit to the examination."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
demanding attention
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
don't
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From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading I will be the first to submit to the examination."
opinion or judgment
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I will be the first to submit to the examination."
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There is nothing in that," I said; "it is the usual thing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There is nothing in that," I said; "it is the usual thing.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is nothing in that," I said; "it is the usual thing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "There is nothing in that," I said; "it is the usual thing.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
something that is lost
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "There is nothing in that," I said; "it is the usual thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
in the near future
From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
Ridsdale's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There is nothing in that," I said; "it is the usual thing.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading I will be the first to submit to the examination."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "There is nothing in that," I said; "it is the usual thing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "There is nothing in that," I said; "it is the usual thing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is nothing in that," I said; "it is the usual thing.
a special situation
From this reading "There is nothing in that," I said; "it is the usual thing.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I will be the first to submit to the examination."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "There is nothing in that," I said; "it is the usual thing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We presently sat down to breakfast, but I don't think we any of us had much appetite.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will be the first to submit to the examination."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Lady Ridsdale's eyes were red with crying, and I could see that the loss had shaken both her nerve and fortitude.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The police went through their work thoroughly, and, of course, came across neither clue nor diamonds.
