used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had decided to remove the Datchet diamonds to a place of safety.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
anew
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading One thing Mr. Paxton had decided to do before he left his bedroom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading One thing Mr. Paxton had decided to do before he left his bedroom.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
cross-examined
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From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
CUSTODYnounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
DATCHET
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From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
recognizable; marked
From this reading One thing Mr. Paxton had decided to do before he left his bedroom.
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 THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
having made preparations
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading One thing Mr. Paxton had decided to do before he left his bedroom.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
set up or found
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
made afraid
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
fussverbUS /fʌs/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
laddernounUS /ˈlædər/
steps consisting of two parallel members connected by rungs; for climbing up or down
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
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 One thing Mr. Paxton had decided to do before he left his bedroom.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
not any; not one
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One thing Mr. Paxton had decided to do before he left his bedroom.
PaxtonnounUS /ˈpækstən/
English architect (1801-1865)
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He had decided to remove the Datchet diamonds to a place of safety.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
plaineradjectiveUS /ˈpleɪnər/
comparative of “plain” — clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
on the contrary
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading He had decided to remove the Datchet diamonds to a place of safety.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He had decided to remove the Datchet diamonds to a place of safety.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
taciturnadjectiveUS /ˈtæsɪtɜːrn/
habitually reserved and uncommunicative
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
a special situation
From this reading One thing Mr. Paxton had decided to do before he left his bedroom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
precisely as stated
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
at the time that
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That Mr. Lawrence and his friends had a very shrewd notion that they were in his possession was plain; that they were disposed to stick at nothing which would enable them to get hold of them again was, if possible, plainer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DATCHET DIAMONDS ARE PLACED IN SAFE CUSTODY When the morning came, and Mr. Paxton found himself being cross-examined by the manager, with every probability of his, later on, having to undergo an examination by the police, he was as taciturn as possible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although he was by no means sorry that he had fired that shot, and so effectually frightened the man upon the ladder, he would infinitely rather that less fuss had been made about it afterwards.
