afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
anew
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am sure we are making too much of the matter,” said the teacher in conclusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I am sure we are making too much of the matter,” said the teacher in conclusion.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
the two together, not just one
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “I am sure we are making too much of the matter,” said the teacher in conclusion.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
DevonnounUS /ˈdevən/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
exhaustivelyadverbUS /ɪɡˈzɑːstɪvli/
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
FLANAHAN
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From this reading FLANAHAN STRIKES OUT MR.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Later he was given Mr. Moore’s version.
GRAHAMnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am sure we are making too much of the matter,” said the teacher in conclusion.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I am sure we are making too much of the matter,” said the teacher in conclusion.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later he was given Mr. Moore’s version.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “I am sure we are making too much of the matter,” said the teacher in conclusion.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
Moore'snounUS /mʊrz/
possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Later he was given Mr. Moore’s version.
a form of address for a man
From this reading FLANAHAN STRIKES OUT MR.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “I am sure we are making too much of the matter,” said the teacher in conclusion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading FLANAHAN STRIKES OUT MR.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
Principal'snounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
possessive form of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am sure we are making too much of the matter,” said the teacher in conclusion.
an educational institution
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
STRIKESnounUS /straɪks/
plural of “strike” — a group's refusal to work in protest against low pay or bad work conditions
From this reading FLANAHAN STRIKES OUT MR.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I am sure we are making too much of the matter,” said the teacher in conclusion.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
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 He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading “I am sure we are making too much of the matter,” said the teacher in conclusion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I am sure we are making too much of the matter,” said the teacher in conclusion.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading Later he was given Mr. Moore’s version.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRAHAM was at home again, to the relief of both school authorities and boys.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I am sure we are making too much of the matter,” said the teacher in conclusion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
belonging to which person
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He, of course, heard the tale of the robbery of the safe immediately after his arrival, and went over the matter exhaustively with Miss Devon, whose troubled mind was definitely comforted by the Principal’s emphatic assurance that she was wholly beyond suspicion.
