used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading But Gilbert Eversleigh could not agree with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
react verbally
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But Gilbert Eversleigh could not agree with him.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
Detective-inspector
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From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
Eversleigh
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From this reading But Gilbert Eversleigh could not agree with him.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading But Gilbert Eversleigh could not agree with him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Gilbert Eversleigh could not agree with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Gilbert Eversleigh could not agree with him.
something you have to do
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
and nothing more
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
with low volume
From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
carry out
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
arousing affect
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Detective-inspector Gale was of opinion that it was better to go on with his inquiries as quietly as possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Touching the disappearance of Morris Thornton they had hitherto deliberately kept any statement about it from the newspapers, and the facts were known only to a few.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Whether to keep a matter to themselves, or to take the public into their confidence, is a question to which the police never seem able to give a decided answer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are occasions, of course, in which secrecy is plainly indicated, but with respect to the majority of cases they are too much inclined to the same course of procedure.
