used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When, at last, the latter rose and opened the doors of the dormitories, the escape of Benedict was detected.
bedsnounUS /bedz/
plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Buffum examined the inner door and saw that it had been forced by a tremendous exercise of muscular power.
BENEDICTnounUS /ˈbenədɪkt/
United States anthropologist (1887-1948)
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
Buffum
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From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
COMMOTIONnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading When, at last, the latter rose and opened the doors of the dormitories, the escape of Benedict was detected.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Buffum examined the inner door and saw that it had been forced by a tremendous exercise of muscular power.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When, at last, the latter rose and opened the doors of the dormitories, the escape of Benedict was detected.
dormitoriesnounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːriz/
plural of “dormitory” — a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading When, at last, the latter rose and opened the doors of the dormitories, the escape of Benedict was detected.
put on clothes
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading When, at last, the latter rose and opened the doors of the dormitories, the escape of Benedict was detected.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
at any time
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Buffum examined the inner door and saw that it had been forced by a tremendous exercise of muscular power.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Buffum examined the inner door and saw that it had been forced by a tremendous exercise of muscular power.
EXPERIENCESnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
a social unit living together
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Buffum examined the inner door and saw that it had been forced by a tremendous exercise of muscular power.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
FOULadjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Buffum examined the inner door and saw that it had been forced by a tremendous exercise of muscular power.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
located inward
From this reading Buffum examined the inner door and saw that it had been forced by a tremendous exercise of muscular power.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Buffum examined the inner door and saw that it had been forced by a tremendous exercise of muscular power.
immediately past
From this reading When, at last, the latter rose and opened the doors of the dormitories, the escape of Benedict was detected.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When, at last, the latter rose and opened the doors of the dormitories, the escape of Benedict was detected.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
muscularadjectiveUS /ˈmʌskjələr/
of or relating to or consisting of muscle
From this reading Buffum examined the inner door and saw that it had been forced by a tremendous exercise of muscular power.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When, at last, the latter rose and opened the doors of the dormitories, the escape of Benedict was detected.
operatingadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ/
involved in a kind of operation
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
participate in games or sport
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Buffum examined the inner door and saw that it had been forced by a tremendous exercise of muscular power.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading When, at last, the latter rose and opened the doors of the dormitories, the escape of Benedict was detected.
cut with a saw
From this reading Buffum examined the inner door and saw that it had been forced by a tremendous exercise of muscular power.
SEVENOAKS
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From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
shirt-sleeves
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From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas Buffum and his family slept late on Sunday morning, and the operating forces of the establishment lingered in their beds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
tremendousadjectiveUS /trəˈmendəs/
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Buffum examined the inner door and saw that it had been forced by a tremendous exercise of muscular power.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When, at last, the latter rose and opened the doors of the dormitories, the escape of Benedict was detected.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
be dressed in
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mr. Buffum was summoned at once, and hastened across the street in his shirt-sleeves, which, by the way, was about as far toward full dress as he ever went when the weather did not compel him to wear a coat.
at the time that
From this reading When, at last, the latter rose and opened the doors of the dormitories, the escape of Benedict was detected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN WHICH SEVENOAKS EXPERIENCES A GREAT COMMOTION, AND COMES TO THE CONCLUSION THAT BENEDICT HAS MET WITH FOUL PLAY.
