used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SEARCH FOR OPIUM.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
(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 Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
Banjoe
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From this reading To return that night to Banjoe Pahit was clearly impossible.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading These were the facts which this inquiry brought to light.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHAT CAME OF IT.
without doubt or question
From this reading To return that night to Banjoe Pahit was clearly impossible.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
dessa
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From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading These were the facts which this inquiry brought to light.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A SEARCH FOR OPIUM.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading To return that night to Banjoe Pahit was clearly impossible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading WHAT CAME OF IT.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading These were the facts which this inquiry brought to light.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading To return that night to Banjoe Pahit was clearly impossible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT CAME OF IT.
on one occasion
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
OPIUMnounUS /ˈoʊpiəm/
an addictive narcotic extracted from seed capsules of the opium poppy
From this reading A SEARCH FOR OPIUM.
Pahit
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From this reading To return that night to Banjoe Pahit was clearly impossible.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading To return that night to Banjoe Pahit was clearly impossible.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A SEARCH FOR OPIUM.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To return that night to Banjoe Pahit was clearly impossible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were the facts which this inquiry brought to light.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To return that night to Banjoe Pahit was clearly impossible.
Verstork
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From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To return that night to Banjoe Pahit was clearly impossible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were the facts which this inquiry brought to light.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT CAME OF IT.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Verstork had to hold a preliminary inquiry into the terrible event which had so suddenly disturbed the dessa, and about this investigation, he was determined to set at once, and to conduct it in the thorough and conscientious manner in which he was wont to discharge all his duties.
