adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The man had been done to death in a peculiarly horrible manner.
accuracynounUS /ˈækjərəsi/
the quality of being near to the true value
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
actuallyadverbUS /ˈæktʃuːəli/
in actual fact
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
alsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
BARONnounUS /ˈbærən/
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
bearingnounUS /ˈberɪŋ/
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
beneathprepositionUS /bɪˈniːθ/
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
BerkshirenounUS /ˈbɜːrkʃər/
a county in southern England
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
ComingnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋ/
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The man had been done to death in a peculiarly horrible manner.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The man had been done to death in a peculiarly horrible manner.
estatenounUS /ɪˈsteɪt/
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
examinedverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmənd/
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
foreheadnounUS /ˈfɔːrhed/
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
gardenernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdənər/
someone who takes care of a garden
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man had been done to death in a peculiarly horrible manner.
HampshirenounUS /ˈhæmpʃər/
a county of southern England on the English Channel
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
heavyadjectiveUS /ˈhevi/
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
hitverbUS /hɪt/
cause to move by striking
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
Holt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
horribleadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəbəl/
provoking horror
From this reading The man had been done to death in a peculiarly horrible manner.
immenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmens/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
implementverbUS /ˈɪmpləmənt/
apply in a manner consistent with its purpose or design
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
individualadjectiveUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
jemmynoun
a short crowbar
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
journalsnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnəlz/
plural of “journal” — a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
leadingadjectiveUS /ˈliːdɪŋ/
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
LondonnounUS /ˈlʌndən/
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man had been done to death in a peculiarly horrible manner.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The man had been done to death in a peculiarly horrible manner.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
microscopenounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
papersnounUS /ˈpeɪpərz/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading The man had been done to death in a peculiarly horrible manner.
policenounUS /pəˈliːs/
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
proveverbUS /pruːv/
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
relatedadjectiveUS /rɪˈleɪtɪd/
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
Roland's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
spacenounUS /speɪs/
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
throughoutprepositionUS /θruːˈaʊt/
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
unlikelyadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪkli/
not likely to be true or to occur or to have occurred
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE BARON Coming so soon after the robbery at Holt, the brutal murder of Sir Roland's head gardener created an immense sensation throughout both Berkshire and Hampshire—for the Holt Manor estate, though actually in Berkshire, is also upon the border of Hampshire.
urgedverbUS /ɜːrdʒd/
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Some of the leading journals declared that both crimes must have been in some way related; others urged that this was most unlikely, and then proceeded to "prove" the accuracy of their own individual reasoning.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
whetherconjunctionUS /ˈweðər/
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The London papers, too, devoted much space to the matter, the problem they set their readers to solve being: whether the murder could have any bearing upon the robbery.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
woundnounUS /waʊnd/
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
woundsnounUS /wuːndz/
plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading He had been hit upon the back of the head with some heavy implement—probably a "jemmy" the police said when the wound, with the wounds upon the forehead, had been examined beneath a microscope.
