used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
Beorminster
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From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
carternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
traveling across
From this reading This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
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 This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
flowedverbUS /floʊd/
past form of “flow” — move or progress freely as if in a stream
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
genesisnounUS /ˈdʒenəsəs/
a coming into being
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
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 may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
absolutely essential
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
not any; not one
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
pervadedverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪd/
past form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
RUMOURnounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
in the near future
From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
Southberry
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From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
spreadsnounUS /spredz/
plural of “spread” — process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
TONGUESnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading 'RUMOUR FULL OF TONGUES' It is almost impossible to learn the genesis of a rumour.
a just detectable amount
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Therefore, the rumour which pervaded Beorminster on Monday morning was soon traced by the police to a carter from Southberry.
at the time that
From this reading This man mentioned to a friend that, when crossing the Heath during the early morning, he had come across the body of a man.
in or at the place that
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It may be started by a look, a word, a gesture, and it spreads with such marvellous rapidity that by the time public curiosity is fully aroused, no one can trace the original source, so many and winding are the channels through which it has flowed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet there are exceptions to this general rule, especially in criminal cases, where, for the safety of the public, it is absolutely necessary to get to the bottom of the matter.
