used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank was as a rule much cooler than his cousin.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
Andy
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From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
Andy's
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From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Frank was as a rule much cooler than his cousin.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
bankingnounUS /ˈbæŋkɪŋ/
engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
Bloomsburynoun
a city district of central London laid out in garden squares
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
coolernounUS /ˈkuːlər/
a refrigerator for cooling liquids
From this reading Frank was as a rule much cooler than his cousin.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Frank was as a rule much cooler than his cousin.
d'ye
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From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
true confidential information
From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
eh
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From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
financiallyadverbUS /fəˈnænʃəli/
from a financial point of view
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
frownverbUS /fraʊn/
look angry or sullen, wrinkle one's forehead, as if to signal disapproval
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
death of a person
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
GROWSverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
It's
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From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
and nothing more
From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Frank was as a rule much cooler than his cousin.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Frank was as a rule much cooler than his cousin.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
express in words
From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
stunnernounUS /ˈstʌnər/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
express in words
From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Frank was as a rule much cooler than his cousin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank was as a rule much cooler than his cousin.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His eyebrows went up to indicate astonishment; and a slight frown settled on his grave face, as he replied to Andy's question.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE EXCITEMENT GROWS "Well, what d'ye think of that for news, eh, Frank?" burst out Andy, in his usual impetuous way, after the Bloomsbury Chief of Police had made this startling announcement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had undoubtedly been equally astounded to hear of the terrible calamity that had befallen the banking institution, in which most of the leading citizens of the town were financially interested; but he certainly did not show it the same way.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It's a stunner, just as you say, Andy; but I wish the Chief would tell us a few more details.
