used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mary received a most flattering offer to join the Isburn Detective Bureau in Boston.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
(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 She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
apprehendingverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “apprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
move towards
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Mary received a most flattering offer to join the Isburn Detective Bureau in Boston.
BureaunounUS /ˈbjʊroʊ/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Mary received a most flattering offer to join the Isburn Detective Bureau in Boston.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what was spoken of most was the clever detective work of Mary Dana.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
an occurrence of something
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
circumstantialadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/
fully detailed and specific about particulars
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading But what was spoken of most was the clever detective work of Mary Dana.
congratulatoryadjectiveUS /kənˈɡrætʃələtɔːri/
expressive of sympathetic pleasure or joy on account of someone's success or good fortune
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
DananounUS /ˈdeɪnə/
Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann; identified with the Welsh Don
From this reading But what was spoken of most was the clever detective work of Mary Dana.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading But what was spoken of most was the clever detective work of Mary Dana.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
editorialsnounUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəlz/
plural of “editorial” — an article giving opinions or perspectives
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
fallacynounUS /ˈfæləsi/
a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading Mary received a most flattering offer to join the Isburn Detective Bureau in Boston.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
HARVARDnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
IrvingnounUS /ˈɜːrvɪŋ/
United States writer remembered for his stories (1783-1859)
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
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From this reading Mary received a most flattering offer to join the Isburn Detective Bureau in Boston.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Mary received a most flattering offer to join the Isburn Detective Bureau in Boston.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
the literary culture
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading But what was spoken of most was the clever detective work of Mary Dana.
miscarriagenounUS /mɪˈskerədʒ/
failure of a plan
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But what was spoken of most was the clever detective work of Mary Dana.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
offendersnounUS /əˈfendərz/
plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mary received a most flattering offer to join the Isburn Detective Bureau in Boston.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
the local environment
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
proprietornounUS /prəˈpraɪətər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mary received a most flattering offer to join the Isburn Detective Bureau in Boston.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
express in words
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading But what was spoken of most was the clever detective work of Mary Dana.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was the recipient of congratulatory letters for her work from all parts of the country, and the press could not say too much in her praise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what was spoken of most was the clever detective work of Mary Dana.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what was spoken of most was the clever detective work of Mary Dana.
Wood'snounUS /wʊdz/
possessive form of “wood” — the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But what was spoken of most was the clever detective work of Mary Dana.
world-wideadjective
involving the entire earth; not limited or provincial in scope
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading AT HARVARD The newspapers gave much space to the near approach to miscarriage of justice in the Wood's case, and many editorials were written on the fallacy of allowing circumstantial evidence to carry as much weight as it did.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. Irving Isburn, the proprietor of the world-wide known agency, had for more than fifty years been engaged in solving mysteries and apprehending offenders against the law.
