used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading In the mean time Gale had been exceedingly active.
(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 All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As a natural consequence, the room in which the inquest was held was packed as densely as it could be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the mean time Gale had been exceedingly active.
Brydges
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From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
an occurrence of something
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
compileverbUS /kəmˈpaɪl/
get or gather together
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a natural consequence, the room in which the inquest was held was packed as densely as it could be.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
denselyadverbUS /ˈdensli/
in a stupid manner
From this reading As a natural consequence, the room in which the inquest was held was packed as densely as it could be.
despatched
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From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
emphasizingnounUS /ˈemfəsaɪzɪŋ/
the act of giving special importance or significance to something
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
to an extreme degree
From this reading In the mean time Gale had been exceedingly active.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
GalenounUS /ɡeɪl/
a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As a natural consequence, the room in which the inquest was held was packed as densely as it could be.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As a natural consequence, the room in which the inquest was held was packed as densely as it could be.
a message received and understood
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading As a natural consequence, the room in which the inquest was held was packed as densely as it could be.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
Lincoln'snounUS /ˈlɪŋkənz/
possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading In the mean time Gale had been exceedingly active.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading As a natural consequence, the room in which the inquest was held was packed as densely as it could be.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading As a natural consequence, the room in which the inquest was held was packed as densely as it could be.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As a natural consequence, the room in which the inquest was held was packed as densely as it could be.
express in words
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
not in physical motion
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
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 What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the newspapers had published as full accounts as they could compile of the Lincoln's Inn Mystery, dwelling on and emphasizing the extraordinary features of the case.
ThorntonnounUS /ˈθɔːrntən/
American architect (1759-1828)
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the mean time Gale had been exceedingly active.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading What he did communicate to the Press was sufficient, however, to arouse the public to a still higher pitch of excitement regarding the whole strange story of Morris Thornton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Determined now to give it the utmost publicity, Inspector Gale had supplied them with most of the information at his command, but he took good care to say not a word about the mission on which he had despatched Brydges.
