used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
attributedverbUS /əˈtrɪbjətɪd/
past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
Barnsdale
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From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
dazzlingadjectiveUS /ˈdæzəlɪŋ/
amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
how
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From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
Majesties
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From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
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 people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
not any; not one
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
Oh'snounUS /oʊz/
possessive form of “oh” — a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
tenderedverbUS /ˈtendərd/
past form of “tender” — offer or present for acceptance
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading No one, of course, broached the subject of the diamonds to her, and she no doubt attributed those significant ‘Oh’s’ to her own dazzling beauty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
Vanderdellen
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From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
precisely as stated
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
which person or people
From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “As for Mrs. Vanderdellen, she seemed quite unaware why her appearance at Their Majesties’ Court had caused quite so much sensation.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading “I don’t know how the case of Wilson _v._ Barnsdale was settled, for it never came into court.
Wilsons
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From this reading There were many people in London who owed the Wilsons an apology, and it is to be hoped that these were tendered in full.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading “The next day, however, Detective Marsh, of Scotland Yard, had a very difficult task before him.
