used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
regarded with admiration
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
affectverbUS /əˈfekt/
have an effect upon
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
react verbally
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
conflagrationnounUS /ˌkɑːnfləˈɡreɪʃən/
a very intense and uncontrolled fire
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
createverbUS /kriˈeɪt/
make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
characterized by great determination
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
highest in quality
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
Harnett
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From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
insistverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪst/
be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
as might be expected
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
ORDINANCEnounUS /ˈɔːrdənəns/
an authoritative rule
From this reading THE TOWN ORDINANCE.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
done under pressure
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
SawyernounUS /ˈsɔːjər/
one who is employed to saw wood
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
scoundrelsnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəlz/
plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
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 There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TOWN ORDINANCE.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE TOWN ORDINANCE.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading There was no need for Dick to urge that officers be sent to try to effect the capture of the scoundrels, for almost before he had finished telling the story, a large party of citizens started in search of the men, determined that they should answer for their crime.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
at the time that
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The news which Dick carried to Sawyer was sufficient to create a great excitement in that naturally quiet little town.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In addition to what looked like an attempted murder, was the fact that George Harnett, whom they had all respected before the conflagration, and admired after it, was the intended victim.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Therefore, when Dick returned, it was with so large a following that the physicians rushed out in the greatest haste to insist on their keeping at a respectful distance from the house, lest the noise might affect their patient.
