used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Governor Dalton, it will be recalled, was Clarendon's best friend, and later married his sister.
for the reason that
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Governor Dalton, it will be recalled, was Clarendon's best friend, and later married his sister.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
Clarendon
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From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
Clarendon's
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From this reading Governor Dalton, it will be recalled, was Clarendon's best friend, and later married his sister.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading Governor Dalton, it will be recalled, was Clarendon's best friend, and later married his sister.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
divisible by two
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
at any time
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
Francisco
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From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Governor Dalton, it will be recalled, was Clarendon's best friend, and later married his sister.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
the head of a state government
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Governor Dalton, it will be recalled, was Clarendon's best friend, and later married his sister.
impersonality
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From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Governor Dalton, it will be recalled, was Clarendon's best friend, and later married his sister.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
linkagenounUS /ˈlɪŋkədʒ/
an associative relation
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Governor Dalton, it will be recalled, was Clarendon's best friend, and later married his sister.
menaceverbUS /ˈmenəs/
pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
panicnounUS /ˈpænɪk/
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
probingadjectiveUS /ˈproʊbɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Governor Dalton, it will be recalled, was Clarendon's best friend, and later married his sister.
San
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From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Governor Dalton, it will be recalled, was Clarendon's best friend, and later married his sister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
not in physical motion
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Few persons know the inside of the Clarendon story, or even that there is an inside not reached by the newspapers.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
vaguenessnounUS /ˈveɪɡnɪs/
unclearness by virtue of being poorly expressed or not coherent in meaning
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Governor Dalton, it will be recalled, was Clarendon's best friend, and later married his sister.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a San Francisco sensation in the days before the fire, both because of the panic and menace that kept it company, and because of its close linkage with the governor of the state.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Neither Dalton nor Mrs. Dalton would ever discuss the painful affair, but somehow the facts have leaked out to a limited circle.
a late time of life
From this reading But for that, and for the years which have given a sort of vagueness and impersonality to the actors, one would still pause before probing into secrets so strictly guarded at the time.
