119
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From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
Becky
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From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
headingsnounUS /ˈhedɪŋz/
plural of “heading” — a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
ten 10s
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
industriouslyadverb
in an industrious manner
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
immediately past
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.
held dear
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
lungsnounUS /lʌŋz/
plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
MURDEREDadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
news-vendors
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From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
not any; not one
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
PORTERnounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
RE-OPENS
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From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.
RELATESverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading A ROMANCE IN REAL LIFE.
ROMANTICadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
make square
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
SupplementnounUS /ˈsʌpləmənt/
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A HUNDRED THOUSAND POUNDS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Supplement was distinguished by a number of sensational headings which the street news-vendors industriously circulated with the full force of their lungs:-- THE MURDER IN GREAT PORTER SQUARE.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading THE "EVENING MOON" RE-OPENS THE SUBJECT OF THE GREAT PORTER SQUARE MURDER, AND RELATES A ROMANTIC STORY CONCERNING THE MURDERED MAN AND HIS WIDOW.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading A few hours before Becky wrote this last letter to the man she loved, the _Evening Moon_ presented its readers with a Supplement entirely devoted to particulars relating to the murder in No. 119, Great Porter Square.
