aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Rodgers having returned to Town after the inquest was making inquiries about the yacht.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Rodgers having returned to Town after the inquest was making inquiries about the yacht.
(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 Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading THE WILL The funeral of Miss Wharf was attended by many people.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
placed in a grave
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE WILL The funeral of Miss Wharf was attended by many people.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
well in the past; former
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading THE WILL The funeral of Miss Wharf was attended by many people.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Rodgers having returned to Town after the inquest was making inquiries about the yacht.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading Rodgers having returned to Town after the inquest was making inquiries about the yacht.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Rodgers having returned to Town after the inquest was making inquiries about the yacht.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Rodgers having returned to Town after the inquest was making inquiries about the yacht.
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 THE WILL The funeral of Miss Wharf was attended by many people.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE WILL The funeral of Miss Wharf was attended by many people.
mournersnounUS /ˈmɔːrnərz/
plural of “mourner” — a person who is feeling grief (as grieving over someone who has died)
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WILL The funeral of Miss Wharf was attended by many people.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE WILL The funeral of Miss Wharf was attended by many people.
Petrelnoun
relatively small long-winged tube-nosed bird that flies far from land
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Rodgers having returned to Town after the inquest was making inquiries about the yacht.
RodgersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States composer of musical comedies (especially in collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II and with Lorenz Hart) (1902-1979)
From this reading Rodgers having returned to Town after the inquest was making inquiries about the yacht.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
StormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WILL The funeral of Miss Wharf was attended by many people.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Rodgers having returned to Town after the inquest was making inquiries about the yacht.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
Tung-yu
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From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
vaultnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading She was buried in the family vault with much ceremony, and then the mourners departed talking of the crime.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WILL The funeral of Miss Wharf was attended by many people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
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 THE WILL The funeral of Miss Wharf was attended by many people.
which person or people
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading THE WILL The funeral of Miss Wharf was attended by many people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
wreathsnounUS /riːθs/
plural of “wreath” — flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading Of course all her friends came with the usual wreaths of flowers, but owing to the tragic circumstances of her death, many strangers were present.
yachtnounUS /jɑːt/
an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing
From this reading Rodgers having returned to Town after the inquest was making inquiries about the yacht.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was the general opinion that Tung-yu,--who had not yet been heard of,--was responsible for the death, and that he had sailed away in the Stormy Petrel.
