used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At Tankerville there was nothing of either, and our hero's guilt was taken as a certainty.
assumptionnounUS /əˈsʌmpʃən/
a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
boroughnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊ/
one of the administrative divisions of a large city
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading At Tankerville there was nothing of either, and our hero's guilt was taken as a certainty.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
one or the other of two
From this reading At Tankerville there was nothing of either, and our hero's guilt was taken as a certainty.
electionsnounUS /ɪˈlekʃənz/
plural of “election” — a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
electornounUS /ɪˈlektər/
a citizen who has a legal right to vote
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
FINNnounUS /fɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Finland
From this reading PHINEAS FINN IS RE-ELECTED.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading At Tankerville there was nothing of either, and our hero's guilt was taken as a certainty.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
hero'snounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading At Tankerville there was nothing of either, and our hero's guilt was taken as a certainty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PHINEAS FINN IS RE-ELECTED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
information about recent and important events
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
not any; not one
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading At Tankerville there was nothing of either, and our hero's guilt was taken as a certainty.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
PHINEAS
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From this reading PHINEAS FINN IS RE-ELECTED.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
RE-ELECTED
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From this reading PHINEAS FINN IS RE-ELECTED.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
be standing; be upright
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At Tankerville there was nothing of either, and our hero's guilt was taken as a certainty.
Tankerville
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From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At Tankerville there was nothing of either, and our hero's guilt was taken as a certainty.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
at the time that
From this reading When the news reached the town that their member was to be tried for murder no doubt every elector believed that he was guilty.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The manner in which Phineas Finn was returned a second time for the borough of Tankerville was memorable among the annals of English elections.
which person or people
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It is the natural assumption when the police and magistrates and lawyers, who have been at work upon the matter carefully, have come to that conclusion, and nothing but private knowledge or personal affection will stand against such evidence.
