Chapter X

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

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

later than; following

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

(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 In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

declared but not proved

From this reading Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester and other large towns.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

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

From this reading Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester and other large towns.

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

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

plural of “arrest” — the act of apprehending (especially apprehending a criminal)

From this reading Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester and other large towns.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

tending to diminish or disparage

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

set up or found

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester and other large towns.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

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

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

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

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

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

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester and other large towns.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river

From this reading Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester and other large towns.

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 In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

plural of “mayor” — the head of a city government

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

a town in west central Texas

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

planted so as to give an effect of wild growth

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

information about recent and important events

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester and other large towns.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester and other large towns.

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester and other large towns.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

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From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors

From this reading Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester and other large towns.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

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

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.

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

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

in the direction of

From this reading In most of the larger Midland towns notices had been issued by the mayors deprecating hostility towards residents of foreign origin, and stating that all suspicious cases were already receiving the attention of the police.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester and other large towns.

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

From this reading Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester and other large towns.

in or at the place that

From this reading In Manchester, where there are always a number of Germans, it is known that many slipped away on Sunday night after the publication of the news of the invasion.