used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
ABOUTprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The detective read the accounts with interest and then leaned back in his office chair in a thoughtful mood.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
in addition
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The detective read the accounts with interest and then leaned back in his office chair in a thoughtful mood.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The detective read the accounts with interest and then leaned back in his office chair in a thoughtful mood.
coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective read the accounts with interest and then leaned back in his office chair in a thoughtful mood.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
faintedverbUS /ˈfeɪntɪd/
past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
how
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From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The detective read the accounts with interest and then leaned back in his office chair in a thoughtful mood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
Langmore
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From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading The detective read the accounts with interest and then leaned back in his office chair in a thoughtful mood.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
Margaret
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From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
misguidedadjectiveUS /mɪsˈɡaɪdɪd/
poorly conceived or thought out
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The detective read the accounts with interest and then leaned back in his office chair in a thoughtful mood.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
nurse'snounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪz/
possessive form of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The detective read the accounts with interest and then leaned back in his office chair in a thoughtful mood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
Raymond
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From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The detective read the accounts with interest and then leaned back in his office chair in a thoughtful mood.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
not used up
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
required or under orders
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The detective read the accounts with interest and then leaned back in his office chair in a thoughtful mood.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading The detective read the accounts with interest and then leaned back in his office chair in a thoughtful mood.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The papers also described how Margaret Langmore had fainted and been placed at a nurse's residence, under the care of a physician and guarded by the police.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By a few it was supposed that the girl's illness was genuine, but the general opinion was that it was assumed, in order to draw public sympathy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SOMETHING ABOUT A SECRET SERVICE MAN On the following morning the newspapers brought to Adam Adams the full particulars of the Langmore inquest, with the finding of the coroner's jury.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Raymond Case was pictured as a loyal, but misguided young man, and it was hinted that his relatives were much chagrined to see him remaining at the accused girl's side, in view of the evidence which had been brought to light.
