Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

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 "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

a Protestant layman who assists the minister

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.

the act of discovering something

From this reading "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

the state or fact of existing

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

communicated in words

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

characterized by intense emotion

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

a battle in which the Danes defeated the Saxons in 991; celebrated in an old English poem

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

the force of workers available

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

behaving in or having a mild or gentle manner

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

characteristic of former times especially in Europe

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

and nothing more

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

-ing form of “preserve” — keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

Identical; not different.

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

ready to fall asleep

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

restricted to something

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

believed likely

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

not yet payable

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

precisely as stated

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.

(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 Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

at the time that

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Therefore, I trust that all of you present will assist my department by preserving silence as to what has occurred here this evening."

hope for; have a wish

From this reading We wish to avoid creating undue alarm, and at the same time to conceal the very existence of our system of surveillance upon those suspected.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Of what transpired within those grim walls only the two men called to his assistance by Sergeant Deacon knew, and to them both the inspector from Maldon, as well as Trendall, expressed a fervent hope that they would regard the matter as strictly confidential.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading REVEALS A WOMAN'S LOVE GREAT was the consternation caused in the neighbourhood of the sleepy old-world village of Asheldham when it became known that the quiet, mild-mannered tenant of The Yews had been arrested by the Maldon police.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You see, gentlemen," added Trendall, "we are not desirous that the public should know of our discovery.