Alymer
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From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
Ashantee
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From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His attitude at this moment was rather displeasing to his friends.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading His attitude at this moment was rather displeasing to his friends.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
displeasingadjective
causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities
From this reading His attitude at this moment was rather displeasing to his friends.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
divisible by two
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His attitude at this moment was rather displeasing to his friends.
the act of giving
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His attitude at this moment was rather displeasing to his friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
Jen
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From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
lanesnounUS /leɪnz/
plural of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
engage in
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
Maurice
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From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
a particular point in time
From this reading His attitude at this moment was rather displeasing to his friends.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
a person who is being chased
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
on the contrary
From this reading His attitude at this moment was rather displeasing to his friends.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
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From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even the London papers took up the matter, and sent down reporters to make investigations and build up theories as to the reason of this strange disappearance.
vigilancenounUS /ˈvɪdʒələns/
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sensation caused by the news that the dead body of Maurice Alymer had been stolen was even greater than that occasioned by the discovery of the murder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Everywhere people were talking of the matter, and giving their opinions as to the proper course to be pursued in recovering the corpse.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
Would-beadjective
unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition
From this reading Would-be detectives haunted the roads and lanes around "Ashantee"; they would have penetrated into the park itself but for the vigilance of Major Jen.
