used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Toward midday an inspector and constables came over to investigate.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
Chippingholt
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From this reading Next morning there was great excitement in Chippingholt.
competentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnt/
properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
constablesnounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəlz/
plural of “constable” — a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Toward midday an inspector and constables came over to investigate.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Next morning there was great excitement in Chippingholt.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Next morning there was great excitement in Chippingholt.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Next morning there was great excitement in Chippingholt.
a single distinct event
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Toward midday an inspector and constables came over to investigate.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
interviewedverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The inspector proceeded at once to the Manor and interviewed Lady Jenny.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Toward midday an inspector and constables came over to investigate.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading The inspector proceeded at once to the Manor and interviewed Lady Jenny.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The inspector proceeded at once to the Manor and interviewed Lady Jenny.
Langton
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From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
middaynounUS /ˈmɪddeɪ/
the middle of the day
From this reading Toward midday an inspector and constables came over to investigate.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Next morning there was great excitement in Chippingholt.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next morning there was great excitement in Chippingholt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
on one occasion
From this reading The inspector proceeded at once to the Manor and interviewed Lady Jenny.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Toward midday an inspector and constables came over to investigate.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The inspector proceeded at once to the Manor and interviewed Lady Jenny.
ruraladjectiveUS /ˈrʊrəl/
living in or characteristic of farming or country life
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
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From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Next morning there was great excitement in Chippingholt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
TowardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Toward midday an inspector and constables came over to investigate.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Next morning there was great excitement in Chippingholt.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The body was carried up to the house, and the rural constable, not feeling himself competent to deal with so unusual an incident, sent for instructions to the police station at Langton.
the words that are spoken
From this reading That a murder should have taken place in that peaceful hamlet was bad enough, but that the victim should be the lord of the Manor himself was terrible beyond words.
