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From this reading Gathering Information (Saturday, June 15; forenoon.)
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
(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 Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
Alvin
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From this reading You will remember the sensation caused by Alvin Benson’s murder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading It was one of those crimes that appeal irresistibly to the popular imagination.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
auranounUS /ˈɔːrə/
a sensation (as of a cold breeze or bright light) that precedes the onset of certain disorders such as a migraine attack or epileptic seizure
From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
basisnounUS /ˈbeɪsəs/
a relation that provides the foundation for something
From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
beguileverbUS /bɪˈɡaɪl/
influence by slyness
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
Benson
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From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
Benson's
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From this reading You will remember the sensation caused by Alvin Benson’s murder.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading You will remember the sensation caused by Alvin Benson’s murder.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading You will remember the sensation caused by Alvin Benson’s murder.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It was one of those crimes that appeal irresistibly to the popular imagination.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
fatui
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From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Gathering Information (Saturday, June 15; forenoon.)
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Gathering Information (Saturday, June 15; forenoon.)
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
ignes
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From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading It was one of those crimes that appeal irresistibly to the popular imagination.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
a message received and understood
From this reading Gathering Information (Saturday, June 15; forenoon.)
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading It was one of those crimes that appeal irresistibly to the popular imagination.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was one of those crimes that appeal irresistibly to the popular imagination.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Gathering Information (Saturday, June 15; forenoon.)
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading You will remember the sensation caused by Alvin Benson’s murder.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was one of those crimes that appeal irresistibly to the popular imagination.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was one of those crimes that appeal irresistibly to the popular imagination.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It was one of those crimes that appeal irresistibly to the popular imagination.
public'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪks/
possessive form of “public” — people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
To recall to mind.
From this reading You will remember the sensation caused by Alvin Benson’s murder.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Gathering Information (Saturday, June 15; forenoon.)
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading You will remember the sensation caused by Alvin Benson’s murder.
get rid of
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was one of those crimes that appeal irresistibly to the popular imagination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You will remember the sensation caused by Alvin Benson’s murder.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mystery is the basis of all romance, and about the Benson case there hung an impenetrable aura of mystery.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was one of those crimes that appeal irresistibly to the popular imagination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was one of those crimes that appeal irresistibly to the popular imagination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was one of those crimes that appeal irresistibly to the popular imagination.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading It was many days before any definite light was shed on the circumstances surrounding the shooting; but numerous _ignes fatui_ arose to beguile the public’s imagination, and wild speculations were heard on all sides.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will remember the sensation caused by Alvin Benson’s murder.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will remember the sensation caused by Alvin Benson’s murder.
