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From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
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From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
64
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From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Inspector Jain, and a constable proceeded at once to Athelstane Place, and, after vainly ringing and knocking, forced the area door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the window blinds were drawn, and the doors locked, he believed something to be wrong.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading Inspector Jain, and a constable proceeded at once to Athelstane Place, and, after vainly ringing and knocking, forced the area door.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the window blinds were drawn, and the doors locked, he believed something to be wrong.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
Athelstane
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From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
bakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As the window blinds were drawn, and the doors locked, he believed something to be wrong.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As the window blinds were drawn, and the doors locked, he believed something to be wrong.
blindsnounUS /blaɪndz/
plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading As the window blinds were drawn, and the doors locked, he believed something to be wrong.
Bloomsburynoun
a city district of central London laid out in garden squares
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Inspector Jain, and a constable proceeded at once to Athelstane Place, and, after vainly ringing and knocking, forced the area door.
datedadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪtɪd/
marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Inspector Jain, and a constable proceeded at once to Athelstane Place, and, after vainly ringing and knocking, forced the area door.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the window blinds were drawn, and the doors locked, he believed something to be wrong.
drawing-room
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From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading As the window blinds were drawn, and the doors locked, he believed something to be wrong.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
ExtractverbUS /ˈekstrækt/
remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Inspector Jain, and a constable proceeded at once to Athelstane Place, and, after vainly ringing and knocking, forced the area door.
set up or found
From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Inspector Jain, and a constable proceeded at once to Athelstane Place, and, after vainly ringing and knocking, forced the area door.
JainadjectiveUS /dʒaɪn/
relating to or characteristic of Jainism
From this reading Inspector Jain, and a constable proceeded at once to Athelstane Place, and, after vainly ringing and knocking, forced the area door.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Inspector Jain, and a constable proceeded at once to Athelstane Place, and, after vainly ringing and knocking, forced the area door.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading As the window blinds were drawn, and the doors locked, he believed something to be wrong.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
mutilatedadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtəleɪtəd/
having a part of the body crippled or disabled
From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
not any; not one
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
on one occasion
From this reading Inspector Jain, and a constable proceeded at once to Athelstane Place, and, after vainly ringing and knocking, forced the area door.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
PlanetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Inspector Jain, and a constable proceeded at once to Athelstane Place, and, after vainly ringing and knocking, forced the area door.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading Inspector Jain, and a constable proceeded at once to Athelstane Place, and, after vainly ringing and knocking, forced the area door.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
shockingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːkɪŋ/
glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism
From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As the window blinds were drawn, and the doors locked, he believed something to be wrong.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
Tottenham-court
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From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Thomas Gale, a baker, of Tottenham-court Road, complained at the local police station that for two consecutive days he had been unable to see the occupant of the house.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading Inspector Jain, and a constable proceeded at once to Athelstane Place, and, after vainly ringing and knocking, forced the area door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As the window blinds were drawn, and the doors locked, he believed something to be wrong.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading As the window blinds were drawn, and the doors locked, he believed something to be wrong.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading As the window blinds were drawn, and the doors locked, he believed something to be wrong.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Extract from _The Morning Planet_, dated June 29, 189--:-- "A startling discovery was made yesterday at No. 64A, Athelstane Place, Bloomsbury.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The house proved to be empty, but in the drawing-room the dead body of a young man was found, mutilated in a shocking manner.
