used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading That was precisely what had happened, but the meagre account gave no idea of the confusion which had ensued upon the discovery.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
(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 It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He had found the count stretched upon the floor, in evening dress, with his own revolver lying beside him.
Bosio
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From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
Bosio's
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From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading That was precisely what had happened, but the meagre account gave no idea of the confusion which had ensued upon the discovery.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
the act of discovering something
From this reading That was precisely what had happened, but the meagre account gave no idea of the confusion which had ensued upon the discovery.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
put on clothes
From this reading He had found the count stretched upon the floor, in evening dress, with his own revolver lying beside him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading That was precisely what had happened, but the meagre account gave no idea of the confusion which had ensued upon the discovery.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He had found the count stretched upon the floor, in evening dress, with his own revolver lying beside him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
set up or found
From this reading He had found the count stretched upon the floor, in evening dress, with his own revolver lying beside him.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading That was precisely what had happened, but the meagre account gave no idea of the confusion which had ensued upon the discovery.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading That was precisely what had happened, but the meagre account gave no idea of the confusion which had ensued upon the discovery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had found the count stretched upon the floor, in evening dress, with his own revolver lying beside him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had found the count stretched upon the floor, in evening dress, with his own revolver lying beside him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading That was precisely what had happened, but the meagre account gave no idea of the confusion which had ensued upon the discovery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading He had found the count stretched upon the floor, in evening dress, with his own revolver lying beside him.
Macomer
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From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading That was precisely what had happened, but the meagre account gave no idea of the confusion which had ensued upon the discovery.
and nothing more
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
NaplesnounUS /ˈneɪpəlz/
a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
not any; not one
From this reading That was precisely what had happened, but the meagre account gave no idea of the confusion which had ensued upon the discovery.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had found the count stretched upon the floor, in evening dress, with his own revolver lying beside him.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading That was precisely what had happened, but the meagre account gave no idea of the confusion which had ensued upon the discovery.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading He had found the count stretched upon the floor, in evening dress, with his own revolver lying beside him.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He had found the count stretched upon the floor, in evening dress, with his own revolver lying beside him.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
suspectingverbUS /səˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “suspect” — imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was merely stated that Count Bosio's servant had been alarmed by the report of a pistol about nine o'clock in the evening, and on finding the door of his master's room locked had broken in, suspecting some terrible accident.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had found the count stretched upon the floor, in evening dress, with his own revolver lying beside him.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Every morning newspaper had a paragraph about the shocking tragedy, but few ventured to guess at any reason for the deed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was still early in the morning, and all Naples knew that Count Bosio Macomer had committed suicide on the preceding evening.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That was precisely what had happened, but the meagre account gave no idea of the confusion which had ensued upon the discovery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That was precisely what had happened, but the meagre account gave no idea of the confusion which had ensued upon the discovery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had found the count stretched upon the floor, in evening dress, with his own revolver lying beside him.
