Chapter XIV

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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield 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.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

(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 Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

declared but not proved

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

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 BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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 BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

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 Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

the largest city in Alabama; located in northeastern Alabama

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

communication by the exchange of letters

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

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

true confidential information

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

Australian physiologist noted for his research on the conduction of impulses by nerve cells (1903-1997)

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

set up or found

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

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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.

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From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

used to add a contrasting statement

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

of great significance or value

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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

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

becoming greater or larger

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield 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.

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.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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 BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

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

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, 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.

the force of workers available

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

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the prisoners were, however, able to prove themselves naturalised British subjects; but several men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield 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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield 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.

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 BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, 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.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

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

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield 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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

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.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

(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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

a steel manufacturing city in northern England famous for its cutlery industry

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

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 BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield 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 Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

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.

required or under orders

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield 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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield 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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield 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 for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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 men in Manchester, Birmingham, and Sheffield were detained pending investigation and examination of correspondence found at their homes.

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

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, and other large towns.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

nonexistent

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

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

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

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

From this reading BRITISH SUCCESS AT ROYSTON Arrests of alleged spies were reported from Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Sheffield, 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.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

widely circulated or diffused

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.

inflected form of “withhold” — hold back; refuse to hand over or share

From this reading Details were wanting, as the police authorities withheld the truth, for fear, it was supposed, of increasing the public alarm.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Several houses in Eccles and Patricroft, outside Manchester, a house in Brown Street in the City itself, one in Gough Street, Birmingham, and another in Sandon Place, Sheffield, were all searched, and from the reports received by Scotland Yard it was believed that certain important correspondence had been seized, correspondence which had betrayed a widespread system of German espionage in this country.