used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
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 Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading I wanted only facts and those I expected the inquest to afford.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not that I indulged in any speculations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
Crawford'snounUS /ˈkrɔːfərdz/
possessive form of “crawford” — United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading I was not disappointed.
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From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I wanted only facts and those I expected the inquest to afford.
factorsnounUS /ˈfæktərz/
plural of “factor” — anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I wanted only facts and those I expected the inquest to afford.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that I indulged in any speculations.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading Not that I indulged in any speculations.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not that I indulged in any speculations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
and nothing more
From this reading I wanted only facts and those I expected the inquest to afford.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
speculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Not that I indulged in any speculations.
not in physical motion
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
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 Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that I indulged in any speculations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I wanted only facts and those I expected the inquest to afford.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I wanted only facts and those I expected the inquest to afford.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading I wanted only facts and those I expected the inquest to afford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not disappointed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dr. Crawford’s story had introduced new factors into the case which promised added interest and a still more involved mystery, though with a possibility of suicide and, it might be, a vivid and fascinating life story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I TOOK my place at the jury table for the resumed inquest with considerably quickened anticipations.
