30th
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From this reading On the 30th he bought a knife in Holborn suitable for his purpose.
31
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From this reading Andrew had set apart July 31 for killing Lord Randolph Churchill.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Andrew had set apart July 31 for killing Lord Randolph Churchill.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Andrew had set apart July 31 for killing Lord Randolph Churchill.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading On the 30th he bought a knife in Holborn suitable for his purpose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
ChurchillnounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃɪl/
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
From this reading Andrew had set apart July 31 for killing Lord Randolph Churchill.
cumbrousadjective
difficult to handle or use especially because of size or weight
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Andrew had set apart July 31 for killing Lord Randolph Churchill.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Andrew had set apart July 31 for killing Lord Randolph Churchill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the 30th he bought a knife in Holborn suitable for his purpose.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
Holborn
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From this reading On the 30th he bought a knife in Holborn suitable for his purpose.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Andrew had set apart July 31 for killing Lord Randolph Churchill.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Andrew had set apart July 31 for killing Lord Randolph Churchill.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading On the 30th he bought a knife in Holborn suitable for his purpose.
go away from a place
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Andrew had set apart July 31 for killing Lord Randolph Churchill.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the 30th he bought a knife in Holborn suitable for his purpose.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
probationnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On the 30th he bought a knife in Holborn suitable for his purpose.
Randolph
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From this reading Andrew had set apart July 31 for killing Lord Randolph Churchill.
residingverbUS /rɪˈzaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Andrew had set apart July 31 for killing Lord Randolph Churchill.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
in or at or to some place
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
make square
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading On the 30th he bought a knife in Holborn suitable for his purpose.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
thesisnounUS /ˈθiːsəs/
an unproved statement put forward as a premise in an argument
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
TrafalgarnounUS /trəˈfælɡər/
a naval battle in 1805 off the southwest coast of Spain; the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson (who was mortally wounded)
From this reading The eminent statesman was residing at this time at the Grand Hotel, and Andrew thought to get him somewhere between Trafalgar Square and the House.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
the act of using
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had been his original intention to use an electric rifle, but those he was shown were too cumbrous for use in the streets.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As his term of probation was up in the second week of August, this would leave him nearly a fortnight to finish his thesis in.
