used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The burglary had taken place at the house of a Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson, in Wood Grove, Hampstead.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The burglary had taken place at the house of a Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson, in Wood Grove, Hampstead.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The burglary had taken place at the house of a Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson, in Wood Grove, Hampstead.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
BURGLARYnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Upon retiring to rest Mrs. Samuelson found that her jewel case and the whole of her jewelry, except what she was wearing, had been stolen.
DARINGnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
apart from; not including
From this reading Upon retiring to rest Mrs. Samuelson found that her jewel case and the whole of her jewelry, except what she was wearing, had been stolen.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
set up or found
From this reading Upon retiring to rest Mrs. Samuelson found that her jewel case and the whole of her jewelry, except what she was wearing, had been stolen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading The burglary had taken place at the house of a Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson, in Wood Grove, Hampstead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
HAMPSTEAD
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From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Upon retiring to rest Mrs. Samuelson found that her jewel case and the whole of her jewelry, except what she was wearing, had been stolen.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The burglary had taken place at the house of a Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson, in Wood Grove, Hampstead.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Upon retiring to rest Mrs. Samuelson found that her jewel case and the whole of her jewelry, except what she was wearing, had been stolen.
JEWELRYnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
LOSESverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
a form of address for a man
From this reading The burglary had taken place at the house of a Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson, in Wood Grove, Hampstead.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The burglary had taken place at the house of a Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson, in Wood Grove, Hampstead.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The burglary had taken place at the house of a Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson, in Wood Grove, Hampstead.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Upon retiring to rest Mrs. Samuelson found that her jewel case and the whole of her jewelry, except what she was wearing, had been stolen.
retiringadjectiveUS /rɪˈtaɪrɪŋ/
not arrogant or presuming
From this reading Upon retiring to rest Mrs. Samuelson found that her jewel case and the whole of her jewelry, except what she was wearing, had been stolen.
Samuelson
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From this reading The burglary had taken place at the house of a Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson, in Wood Grove, Hampstead.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon retiring to rest Mrs. Samuelson found that her jewel case and the whole of her jewelry, except what she was wearing, had been stolen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Upon retiring to rest Mrs. Samuelson found that her jewel case and the whole of her jewelry, except what she was wearing, had been stolen.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The burglary had taken place at the house of a Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson, in Wood Grove, Hampstead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
in or at that place or location
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
untenantedadjective
not leased to or occupied by a tenant
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon retiring to rest Mrs. Samuelson found that her jewel case and the whole of her jewelry, except what she was wearing, had been stolen.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
precisely as stated
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moment I opened my paper the next morning the very announcement I had dreaded to find was there in large type!
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Upon retiring to rest Mrs. Samuelson found that her jewel case and the whole of her jewelry, except what she was wearing, had been stolen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Upon retiring to rest Mrs. Samuelson found that her jewel case and the whole of her jewelry, except what she was wearing, had been stolen.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It appeared that a dinner party had been given at the house during the evening, which had engaged the attention of the whole of the staff of four servants, and that for an hour or so the upper premises were untenanted.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The burglary had taken place at the house of a Mr. and Mrs. Samuelson, in Wood Grove, Hampstead.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading I read the particulars breathlessly: DARING BURGLARY IN HAMPSTEAD--LADY LOSES TWO THOUSAND POUNDS' WORTH OF JEWELRY.
