used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The papers teemed with letters--it was a kind of Indian summer of the silly season.
adjectivesnounUS /ˈædʒɪktɪvz/
plural of “adjective” — a word that expresses an attribute of something
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
the act of burning something
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading But the editors could not keep them out, nor cared to.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
coffinnounUS /ˈkɔːfɪn/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
contributeverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/
bestow a quality on
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
delugenounUS /ˈdeljuːdʒ/
an overwhelming number or amount
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
editorsnounUS /ˈedɪtərz/
plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading But the editors could not keep them out, nor cared to.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
flickeredverbUS /ˈflɪkərd/
past form of “flicker” — move back and forth very rapidly
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
floodgatesnounUS /ˈflʌdɡeɪts/
plural of “floodgate” — something that restrains a flood or outpouring
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
idealistnounUS /aɪˈdiːlɪst/
someone guided more by ideals than by practical considerations
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The papers teemed with letters--it was a kind of Indian summer of the silly season.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
inkland
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From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The papers teemed with letters--it was a kind of Indian summer of the silly season.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But the editors could not keep them out, nor cared to.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The papers teemed with letters--it was a kind of Indian summer of the silly season.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
the literary culture
From this reading The papers teemed with letters--it was a kind of Indian summer of the silly season.
loosenedadjectiveUS /ˈluːsənd/
straightened out
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
moldered
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From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But the editors could not keep them out, nor cared to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the editors could not keep them out, nor cared to.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The papers teemed with letters--it was a kind of Indian summer of the silly season.
patteredverbUS /ˈpætərd/
past form of “patter” — rain gently
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
recapitulating
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From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
reveledverbUS /ˈrevəld/
past form of “revel” — take delight in
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
Sanderson's
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From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
SandyadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The papers teemed with letters--it was a kind of Indian summer of the silly season.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading The papers teemed with letters--it was a kind of Indian summer of the silly season.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The papers teemed with letters--it was a kind of Indian summer of the silly season.
teemed
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From this reading The papers teemed with letters--it was a kind of Indian summer of the silly season.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the editors could not keep them out, nor cared to.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading But Sandy Sanderson's burning solicitude to fix the crime flickered out in the face of opposition, and in the end he bowed his head to the inevitable "open verdict."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The papers teemed with letters--it was a kind of Indian summer of the silly season.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then the floodgates of inkland were opened, and the deluge pattered for nine days on the deaf coffin where the poor idealist moldered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The papers teemed with letters--it was a kind of Indian summer of the silly season.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The tongues of the Press were loosened, and the leader writers reveled in recapitulating the circumstances of "The Big Bow Mystery," though they could contribute nothing but adjectives to the solution.
