used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is never a rumor so wild, but that finds a place for its roots.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is never a rumor so wild, but that finds a place for its roots.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
defraudedverbUS /dɪˈfrɔːdɪd/
past form of “defraud” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
exchequernounUS /ˈekstʃekər/
the funds of a government or institution or individual
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There is never a rumor so wild, but that finds a place for its roots.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE HIDDEN HAND.
not accessible to view
From this reading THE HIDDEN HAND.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
Ilexhurst
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From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
improperadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɑːpər/
not suitable or right or appropriate
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There is never a rumor so wild, but that finds a place for its roots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There is never a rumor so wild, but that finds a place for its roots.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading There is never a rumor so wild, but that finds a place for its roots.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading There is never a rumor so wild, but that finds a place for its roots.
rumorsnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumor” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading So with rumors.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So with rumors.
the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
in the near future
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is never a rumor so wild, but that finds a place for its roots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIDDEN HAND.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is never a rumor so wild, but that finds a place for its roots.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It matters little what kind of seed is planted, it finds its proper elements in the soil.
belonging to which person
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading There is never a rumor so wild, but that finds a place for its roots.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So with rumors.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading It soon reached the coroner, that zealous officer whose compensation is based upon fees, that his exchequer had been defrauded by the improper burial of a woman out at Ilexhurst.
