adjournedverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrnd/
past form of “adjourn” — close at the end of a session
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
a youthful male person
From this reading You know that boy of mine--young Pryder?"
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
Can't
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From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
ChancellornounUS /ˈtʃænsələr/
the British cabinet minister responsible for finance
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
one or the other of two
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
a search for knowledge
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
itchingnounUS /ˈɪtʃɪŋ/
an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
journalisticadjectiveUS /ˌdʒɜːrnəˈlɪstɪk/
of or relating to or having the characteristics of journalism
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You know that boy of mine--young Pryder?"
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
engage in
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You know that boy of mine--young Pryder?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
information about recent and important events
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
not any; not one
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
non-obtainable
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From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
Peppermore
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From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
Pryder
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From this reading You know that boy of mine--young Pryder?"
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
term of address for a man
From this reading "But there's something, sir, something!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "But there's something, sir, something!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
there's
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From this reading "But there's something, sir, something!
unrelievedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈliːvd/
not lessened or diminished
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Can't make out for the life of me what it is, Mr. Brent!" said Peppermore, calling upon Brent at the _Chancellor_ on the eve of the inquiry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE CAT IN THE BAG But as the day of the adjourned inquest drew near Brent became aware that there were rumours in the air--rumours of some sensational development, the particulars of which were either non-obtainable or utterly vague.
belonging to which person
From this reading He heard of them from Peppermore, whose journalistic itching for news had so far gone unrelieved; Peppermore himself knew no more than that rumour was busy, and secret.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You know that boy of mine--young Pryder?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading You know that boy of mine--young Pryder?"
