used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading A wholly unnecessary public scandal was thus avoided.
baronet's
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From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
DeputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
dramanounUS /ˈdrɑːmə/
a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
Dyke's
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From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
encircledadjectiveUS /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/
confined on all sides
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
of great significance or value
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
interverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːr/
place in a grave or tomb
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
interviewedverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
subject to death
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
a form of address for a man
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading A wholly unnecessary public scandal was thus avoided.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading A wholly unnecessary public scandal was thus avoided.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A wholly unnecessary public scandal was thus avoided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
tombnounUS /tuːm/
a place for the burial of a corpse (especially beneath the ground and marked by a tombstone)
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading A wholly unnecessary public scandal was thus avoided.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
VALEDICTORYadjectiveUS /ˌvæləˈdɪktəri/
of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
in or at the place that
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sir Charles Dyke's sacrifice must not be made in vain, and the strange chain of events encircled other actors in the drama too strongly to enable the barrister to adopt the course which would otherwise have commended itself to him.
a Caucasian
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A wholly unnecessary public scandal was thus avoided.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The police were satisfied as to the cause of Lady Dyke's death, and the coroner agreed to keep the evidence as to the baronet's sudden collapse strictly within the limits of the medical evidence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading VALEDICTORY Much as Bruce would have wished to inter his dead friend's secret with his mortal remains in the tomb, it was impossible.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading An early visit to Scotland Yard, where, in company with Mr. White, he interviewed the Deputy Commissioner, and a conference with the district coroner settled two important questions.
