Alec
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From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
in addition
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
Annie
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From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
any person at all
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
baitedverbUS /ˈbeɪtɪd/
past form of “bait” — harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading The results shows that the trap was skillfully baited.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
cannot
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From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
CunninghamnounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæm/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
greatly pleased
From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
g'snounUS /dʒiːz/
possessive form of “g” — a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
highest in quality
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
hereditynounUS /hərˈedəti/
the biological process whereby genetic factors are transmitted from one generation to the next
From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
Kirwan
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From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
by chance
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
MorrisonnounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsən/
United States rock singer (1943-1971)
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
and nothing more
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
p'snounUS /piːz/
possessive form of “p” — a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
one of four equal parts
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The results shows that the trap was skillfully baited.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
express in words
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading The results shows that the trap was skillfully baited.
skillfullyadverbUS /ˈskɪlfəli/
with skill
From this reading The results shows that the trap was skillfully baited.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
a special situation
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading The results shows that the trap was skillfully baited.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading But say nothing to anyone upon the matter “It is very much the sort of thing that I expected,” said he.
precisely as stated
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The results shows that the trap was skillfully baited.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
William
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From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am sure that you cannot fail to be delighted with the traces of heredity shown in the p’s and in the tails of the g’s.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Of course, we do not yet know what the relations may have been between Alec Cunningham, William Kirwan, and Annie Morrison.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you will only come round at quarter to twelve to the east gate you will learn what will very much surprise you and maybe be of the greatest service to you and also to Annie Morrison.
