used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
(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 So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
draggingadjectiveUS /ˈdræɡɪŋ/
marked by a painfully slow and effortful manner
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
embarrassmentsnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənts/
plural of “embarrassment” — the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
engrossingadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊsɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THEY MISSED HER.
hopelessnessnounUS /ˈhoʊpləsnəs/
the despair you feel when you have abandoned hope of comfort or success
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THEY MISSED HER.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
jiltings
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From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
the literary culture
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
marriagesnounUS /ˈmerɪdʒɪz/
plural of “marriage” — the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
merrilyadverbUS /ˈmerəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading HOW THEY MISSED HER.
of an obscure nature
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
not any; not one
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
others
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From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
seclusionnounUS /sɪˈkluːʒən/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
slandersnounUS /ˈslændərz/
plural of “slander” — words falsely spoken that damage the reputation of another
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
speedingnounUS /ˈspiːdɪŋ/
changing location rapidly
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
not in physical motion
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
carry out
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW THEY MISSED HER.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
tidingsnounUS /ˈtaɪdɪŋz/
information about recent and important events
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
in the direction of
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
a just detectable amount
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
unturnedadjectiveUS /ənˈtɜːrnd/
not turned
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading So the London season drew towards its close, speeding merrily for some, dragging wearily for others, wearing on surely for all.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It produced its usual crop of marriages, jiltings, slanders, and other embarrassments, but throughout the little circle of individuals, with whom we are concerned at present, the engrossing topic was still that mysterious disappearance of Miss Ross.
writer'snounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
possessive form of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Two people, indeed, received tidings of the fugitive, but on each her letters impressed the hopelessness of a search, and the writer's determination to remain henceforth in complete seclusion.
but in spite of that
From this reading No stone had been left unturned to find her out, and yet, so well did she take her measures, not a trace could be discovered.
