used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
Boreham
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From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
of short duration or distance
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
gotten under control
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
without stop or interruption
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
set up or found
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
the act of departing
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
of great significance or value
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
of an obscure nature
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
newspaper-reading
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From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
and nothing more
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
purposelessadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrpəsləs/
not evidencing any purpose or goal
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
reticentadjectiveUS /ˈretɪsənt/
temperamentally disinclined to talk
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
revealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
express a supposition
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
traitnounUS /treɪt/
a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As the tragic event had occurred at one o’clock in the morning, the papers the following day only contained a brief announcement that an old lady had been found murdered at Boreham Wood under somewhat mysterious circumstances.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “The following day had been fixed for the inquest, and I went down myself in the morning, for somehow I felt that this case was going to be an interesting one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Later on, the evening editions added that the police were extremely reticent, but that it was generally understood that they held an important clue.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A murder which at first seems absolutely purposeless always, in my experience, reveals, sooner or later, an interesting trait in human nature.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Although, as you may well suppose,” continued the man in the corner, after a pause, “the excitement was intense at Boreham Wood, it had not as yet reached the general newspaper-reading public.
