used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed from the standpoint of a detective, the actions of all had been most uninteresting.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Indeed from the standpoint of a detective, the actions of all had been most uninteresting.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
(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 Indeed from the standpoint of a detective, the actions of all had been most uninteresting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WEDDING.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Yet of course these weeks did not pass without any occurrence of note.
Barnes
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From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Yet of course these weeks did not pass without any occurrence of note.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Indeed from the standpoint of a detective, the actions of all had been most uninteresting.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Yet of course these weeks did not pass without any occurrence of note.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed from the standpoint of a detective, the actions of all had been most uninteresting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed from the standpoint of a detective, the actions of all had been most uninteresting.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WEDDING.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Indeed from the standpoint of a detective, the actions of all had been most uninteresting.
a form of address for a man
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Yet of course these weeks did not pass without any occurrence of note.
a brief written record
From this reading Yet of course these weeks did not pass without any occurrence of note.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Yet of course these weeks did not pass without any occurrence of note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Indeed from the standpoint of a detective, the actions of all had been most uninteresting.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
go across or through
From this reading Yet of course these weeks did not pass without any occurrence of note.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading Indeed from the standpoint of a detective, the actions of all had been most uninteresting.
teasnounUS /tiːz/
plural of “tea” — a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Yet of course these weeks did not pass without any occurrence of note.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading Indeed from the standpoint of a detective, the actions of all had been most uninteresting.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
look attentively
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WEDDING.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Yet of course these weeks did not pass without any occurrence of note.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Yet of course these weeks did not pass without any occurrence of note.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The usual round of social affairs, the customary number of theatre or opera parties, the regular afternoon teas, in fact the ordinary routine life of the man or woman of fashion, was all that could be observed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet of course these weeks did not pass without any occurrence of note.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading During the time spent by Mr. Barnes in the South, his spies in New York discovered little, or nothing, against the persons whom they had been charged to watch.
