used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But few of them showed any inclination to talk about the murder.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
addressesnounUS /ˈæˈdresɪz/
plural of “address” — (computer science) the code that identifies where a piece of information is stored
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But few of them showed any inclination to talk about the murder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But few of them showed any inclination to talk about the murder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
Caldew
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From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
conveyances
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From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
every person
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But few of them showed any inclination to talk about the murder.
flusteredadjectiveUS /ˈflʌstərd/
thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
a young female
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
the act of giving
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
hurryingadjectiveUS /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
moving with great haste
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading But few of them showed any inclination to talk about the murder.
a message received and understood
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
ladenadjectiveUS /ˈleɪdən/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
luggagenounUS /ˈlʌɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
the force of workers available
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
Merrington's
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From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
moat-house
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From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading But few of them showed any inclination to talk about the murder.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
not any; not one
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
the act of searching for something
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But few of them showed any inclination to talk about the murder.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But few of them showed any inclination to talk about the murder.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But few of them showed any inclination to talk about the murder.
propel through the air
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But few of them showed any inclination to talk about the murder.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
precisely as stated
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everybody was anxious to get away as speedily as possible, and Caldew was compelled to pursue his inquiries amongst groups of hurrying people, flustered servants, and village conveyances laden with luggage.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
which person or people
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Most of the departing guests replied to his questions as briefly as possible, and gave their London addresses with obvious reluctance; the few who were willing to aid the cause of justice could throw very little light on the London life of the murdered girl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In accordance with Merrington's instructions, Caldew devoted a considerable portion of the morning seeking information among the moat-house guests.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Many of the women were too upset to be seen, and the men had plainly no desire to be mixed up in such a terrible affair by giving interviews to detectives.
