(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 What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
Barbara
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From this reading But who was he, Barbara, who was she, or who were they?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It testifies that all the spoil belonged to the same individual, or individuals.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But who was he, Barbara, who was she, or who were they?
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
coveringsnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋz/
plural of “covering” — a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
descanting
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From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That's what I want to know."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It testifies that all the spoil belonged to the same individual, or individuals.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading It testifies that all the spoil belonged to the same individual, or individuals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It testifies that all the spoil belonged to the same individual, or individuals.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That's what I want to know."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
not any; not one
From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It testifies that all the spoil belonged to the same individual, or individuals.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
Reginald
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From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
Identical; not different.
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But who was he, Barbara, who was she, or who were they?
plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining
From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading It testifies that all the spoil belonged to the same individual, or individuals.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
testifiesverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪz/
third-person singular of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading It testifies that all the spoil belonged to the same individual, or individuals.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
That's
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From this reading That's what I want to know."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
thereonadverbUS /ðeˈrɔːn/
on that
From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
a special situation
From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
unwoundverbUS /ənˈwaʊnd/
inflected form of “unwind” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading That's what I want to know."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But who was he, Barbara, who was she, or who were they?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
which person or people
From this reading But who was he, Barbara, who was she, or who were they?
in the company of; together with
From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
wrappersnounUS /ˈræpərz/
plural of “wrapper” — a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading "Which," said Reginald, descanting thereon as he unwound the wrappers, "shows one thing, if no more.
wrappings
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From this reading What did remain in this big chest was now to be examined, and they observed that the same precautions had been taken in the way of coverings and wrappings as with all the previous finds.
