used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
in addition
From this reading Also the circumstances of the murder were most extraordinary.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
BristolnounUS /ˈbrɪstəl/
an industrial city and port in southwestern England near the mouth of the River Avon
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading But who had killed Miss Wharf and why she was killed in so brutal a manner, no one could understand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But who had killed Miss Wharf and why she was killed in so brutal a manner, no one could understand.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Also the circumstances of the murder were most extraordinary.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
congregatedverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrɪɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “congregate” — come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But who had killed Miss Wharf and why she was killed in so brutal a manner, no one could understand.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
enormouslyadverbUS /ɪˈnɔːrməsli/
extremely
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
every person
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Also the circumstances of the murder were most extraordinary.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading But who had killed Miss Wharf and why she was killed in so brutal a manner, no one could understand.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But who had killed Miss Wharf and why she was killed in so brutal a manner, no one could understand.
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 She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
Marport
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From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Also the circumstances of the murder were most extraordinary.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
not any; not one
From this reading But who had killed Miss Wharf and why she was killed in so brutal a manner, no one could understand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
a human being
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
Sophia
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From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading But who had killed Miss Wharf and why she was killed in so brutal a manner, no one could understand.
precisely as stated
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But who had killed Miss Wharf and why she was killed in so brutal a manner, no one could understand.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
WharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CASE The murder of Miss Sophia Wharf at the Bristol Hotel ball made a great sensation.
in or at the place that
From this reading It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
which person or people
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading But who had killed Miss Wharf and why she was killed in so brutal a manner, no one could understand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had been well-known in Marport, and her many friends were enormously excited that each and everyone of them had been acquainted with a person who had been--as one of them put it--done to death.
plural of “yard” — 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 It seemed almost incredible that a popular lady should be murdered in so public a place; though many said, that the safety of the assassin lay in the very fact that he had chosen to commit his crime a few yards away from a spot where many people were congregated.
