used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
Coleman
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From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
complexnounUS /ˈkɑːmpleks/
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
Hanley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
provoking horror
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
Judd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
PersonallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
recountverbUS /rɪˈkaʊnt/
narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
Richard
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From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
ROADSnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
SussexnounUS /ˈsʌsɪks/
a county in southern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that was captured by Wessex in the 9th century
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
carry out
From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
the act of testing something
From this reading Let me recount the facts of this complex affair, which I take from the evidence given at the trial of Richard Coleman.
TudornounUS /ˈtuːdər/
an English dynasty descended from Henry Tudor; Tudor monarchs ruled from Henry VII to Elizabeth I (from 1485 to 1603)
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Cross Roads Farm, lying about a mile outside the village of Hanley, in Sussex, was owned by two brothers, Peter and Simon Judd.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF CROSS ROADS FARM We said nothing to the professor about the understanding we had come to.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Personally, I felt the effects of my horrible experience in the Tudor room for some time, which I think accounts for my not doing myself justice in the next case I was called upon to undertake.
Zena
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his presence--and I had little opportunity of seeing Zena at any other time--we behaved toward each other as we had always done, and I did not think he had any idea of our secret.
