used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
befellverbUS /bɪˈfel/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
bereftadjectiveUS /bərˈeft/
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
a youthful male person
From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
heart-piercing
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From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
lookers-on
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From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
LuckilyadverbUS /ˈlʌkəli/
by good fortune
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
engage in
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
others
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From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
a human being
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
precipitationnounUS /prɪˌsɪpɪˈteɪʃən/
the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
screamverbUS /skriːm/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
Sheppard
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From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
shrieknounUS /ʃriːk/
sharp piercing cry
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
a male human offspring
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
sparedverbUS /sperd/
past form of “spare” — refrain from harming
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
required or under orders
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
in the direction of
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
communicated in words
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Startled by the cry, as may be supposed, the attention of the whole congregation was drawn towards the quarter whence it proceeded.
Willesden
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From this reading The heart-piercing scream uttered by Mrs. Sheppard after the commission of the robbery in Willesden church was productive of unfortunate consequences to her son.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Amongst others, a person near the door, roused by the shriek, observed a man make his exit with the utmost precipitation.
witnessingverbUS /ˈwɪtnəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to
From this reading Luckily, she was bereft of consciousness, and was thus spared the additional misery of witnessing what afterwards befell him.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading A boy attempted to follow; but as the suspicions of the lookers-on were roused by the previous circumstances, the younger fugitive was seized and detained.
