used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading No searching questions were asked, no inferences drawn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
an occurrence of something
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
constitutedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːtəd/
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading No searching questions were asked, no inferences drawn.
remove the dust from
From this reading "DUST TO DUST."
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
a man of refinement
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
inferencesnounUS /ˈɪnfərensɪz/
plural of “inference” — the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather than on the basis of direct observation
From this reading No searching questions were asked, no inferences drawn.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
interrogationnounUS /ɪnˌter.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The formal questioning of a suspect by police detectives or magistrates.
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
not any; not one
From this reading No searching questions were asked, no inferences drawn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading No searching questions were asked, no inferences drawn.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading No searching questions were asked, no inferences drawn.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "DUST TO DUST."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
tradespeoplenoun
people engaged in trade
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
unsuspiciousadjective
not suspicious
From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No searching questions were asked, no inferences drawn.
Wharncliffe
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From this reading The inquest at the Wharncliffe Arms was conducted in a thoroughly respectable, unsuspicious manner.
whereof
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From this reading A gentleman staying in a country house goes out shooting, and is so unlucky as to shoot himself instead of the birds whereof he went in search.
which person or people
From this reading To the farmers and tradespeople who constituted that rustic jury, the case seemed too simple to need any severe interrogation.
