used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
consider or hold as true
From this reading People's minds are open at such times to see, hear, and accept everything.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading People's minds are open at such times to see, hear, and accept everything.
any thing at all
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading People's minds are open at such times to see, hear, and accept everything.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading People's minds are open at such times to see, hear, and accept everything.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading See what happened, the very next day, at the office in New Square.
the act of discovering something
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
earthquakenounUS /ˈɜːrθkweɪk/
shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading People's minds are open at such times to see, hear, and accept everything.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
forgeriesnounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒəriz/
plural of “forgery” — a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
set up or found
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
ghostsnounUS /ɡoʊsts/
plural of “ghost” — a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
come to pass
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading See what happened, the very next day, at the office in New Square.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading People's minds are open at such times to see, hear, and accept everything.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
the force of workers available
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading People's minds are open at such times to see, hear, and accept everything.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading See what happened, the very next day, at the office in New Square.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading See what happened, the very next day, at the office in New Square.
no person; not anyone
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading See what happened, the very next day, at the office in New Square.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading People's minds are open at such times to see, hear, and accept everything.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
PartnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
People'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People's minds are open at such times to see, hear, and accept everything.
prodigiousadjectiveUS /prəˈdɪdʒəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
unusual or striking
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
possessing material wealth
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading People's minds are open at such times to see, hear, and accept everything.
senioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
make square
From this reading See what happened, the very next day, at the office in New Square.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading People's minds are open at such times to see, hear, and accept everything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading People's minds are open at such times to see, hear, and accept everything.
unparalleledadjectiveUS /ənˈperəleld/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
precisely as stated
From this reading See what happened, the very next day, at the office in New Square.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading After the earthquake, ghosts walk, solid things fly away of their own accord, good men commit murder, rich men go empty away, and nobody is in the least surprised.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading See what happened, the very next day, at the office in New Square.
at the time that
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THINGS MORE REMARKABLE After such a prodigious event as the discovery of these unparalleled forgeries, anything might happen without being regarded.
but in spite of that
From this reading When George arrived in the morning he found that the senior Partner had not yet appeared.
