afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
anew
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
Betty
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From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
credulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
disarrangedadjective
having the arrangement disturbed; not in order
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading There was no window that had been pried open and no door left unlocked.
empty-handedadjectiveUS /ˈemptiˈhændɪd/
having acquired or gained nothing
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
a social unit living together
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading There was no window that had been pried open and no door left unlocked.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
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 There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no window that had been pried open and no door left unlocked.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading There was no window that had been pried open and no door left unlocked.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
ornamentsnounUS /ˈɔːrnəmənts/
plural of “ornament” — something used to beautify
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
Polly
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From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
priedverbUS /praɪd/
inflected form of “pry” — to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading There was no window that had been pried open and no door left unlocked.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
skepticaladjectiveUS /ˈskeptəkəl/
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
sumsnounUS /sʌmz/
plural of “sum” — a quantity of money
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even Mrs. Ashton was inclined to be skeptical after finding that nothing in the big house had been stolen or even disarranged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no window that had been pried open and no door left unlocked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
UNCERTAINTYnounUS /ənˈsɜːrtənti/
being unsettled or in doubt or dependent on chance
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading There was no window that had been pried open and no door left unlocked.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many pieces of valuable silver in the lower part of the establishment, pictures, even single ornaments that could be sold for fair sums of money.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Then why, even if the robber had entered the house by some mysterious process of his own, had he gone away again empty-handed?
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading There was no window that had been pried open and no door left unlocked.
in the company of; together with
From this reading UNCERTAINTY In spite of their own entire conviction the story told the next day by Polly and Betty to the various members of the Ashton household was received with little credulity.
