used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Mr. H. C. Gardiner, proprietor of the Easedale Hotel, stated that the deceased, accompanied by his wife and her maid, came to the hotel on Thursday evening and engaged rooms for the night.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
how long something has existed
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Mr. H. C. Gardiner, proprietor of the Easedale Hotel, stated that the deceased, accompanied by his wife and her maid, came to the hotel on Thursday evening and engaged rooms for the night.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. H. C. Gardiner, proprietor of the Easedale Hotel, stated that the deceased, accompanied by his wife and her maid, came to the hotel on Thursday evening and engaged rooms for the night.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
DECEIVEverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
Dr
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From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
Easedale
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From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Mr. H. C. Gardiner, proprietor of the Easedale Hotel, stated that the deceased, accompanied by his wife and her maid, came to the hotel on Thursday evening and engaged rooms for the night.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
FATALITYnounUS /fəˈtælɪti/
a death resulting from an accident or a disaster
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
GardinernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
British historian remembered for his ten-volume history of England (1829-1902)
From this reading Mr. H. C. Gardiner, proprietor of the Easedale Hotel, stated that the deceased, accompanied by his wife and her maid, came to the hotel on Thursday evening and engaged rooms for the night.
Glisson
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From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
GRASMERE
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From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Mr. H. C. Gardiner, proprietor of the Easedale Hotel, stated that the deceased, accompanied by his wife and her maid, came to the hotel on Thursday evening and engaged rooms for the night.
Hants
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From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was traveling in the Lakes with his wife on a motoring tour.
Helmsley
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From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. H. C. Gardiner, proprietor of the Easedale Hotel, stated that the deceased, accompanied by his wife and her maid, came to the hotel on Thursday evening and engaged rooms for the night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was traveling in the Lakes with his wife on a motoring tour.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
LakesnounUS /leɪks/
plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading He was traveling in the Lakes with his wife on a motoring tour.
a female domestic
From this reading Mr. H. C. Gardiner, proprietor of the Easedale Hotel, stated that the deceased, accompanied by his wife and her maid, came to the hotel on Thursday evening and engaged rooms for the night.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
Marybourne
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From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading He was traveling in the Lakes with his wife on a motoring tour.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Mr. H. C. Gardiner, proprietor of the Easedale Hotel, stated that the deceased, accompanied by his wife and her maid, came to the hotel on Thursday evening and engaged rooms for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
Perche
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From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Mr. H. C. Gardiner, proprietor of the Easedale Hotel, stated that the deceased, accompanied by his wife and her maid, came to the hotel on Thursday evening and engaged rooms for the night.
PROVERBSnounUS /ˈprɑːvərbz/
an Old Testament book consisting of proverbs from various Israeli sages (including Solomon)
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Mr. H. C. Gardiner, proprietor of the Easedale Hotel, stated that the deceased, accompanied by his wife and her maid, came to the hotel on Thursday evening and engaged rooms for the night.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
SurreynounUS /ˈsɜːri/
a county in southeastern England on the Thames
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
thirty-nineadjective
being nine more than thirty
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
Thurlow
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From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading He was traveling in the Lakes with his wife on a motoring tour.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading He was traveling in the Lakes with his wife on a motoring tour.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
Westmorland
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From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
at the time that
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
which person or people
From this reading FATALITY AT GRASMERE The inquest on the body of Major Trent, who was killed by a fall at the Easedale Hotel, Grasmere, on Thursday evening, was conducted by Dr. Ellis, coroner for Westmorland, at the Easedale Hotel on Friday.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was traveling in the Lakes with his wife on a motoring tour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHEN FIRST WE PRACTICE TO DECEIVE Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; but afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.--PROVERBS.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. Helmsley Trent, of Perche Place, Marybourne, Hants, identified the body as that of his brother, Major Guy Glisson Trent, of Thurlow Park, Surrey, and stated that the age of the deceased was thirty-nine years.
