used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
anew
From this reading Many declared that they would never go near the place again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
Belgravia
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From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
Branwin
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From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
Coralie's
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From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Many declared that they would never go near the place again.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Many declared that they would never go near the place again.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
itemsnounUS /ˈaɪtəmz/
plural of “item” — a distinct part that can be specified separately in a group of things that could be enumerated on a list
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
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 There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
Mayfair
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From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Many declared that they would never go near the place again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Many declared that they would never go near the place again.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
with speed
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
do one's shopping
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Especially did the female population of Mayfair and Belgravia comment on the murder, as, having taken place in their own particular pet shop, it concerned them nearly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many declared that they would never go near the place again.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
TurkishadjectiveUS /ˈtɜːrkɪʃ/
of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It was dreadful to think that if any one of them passed the night under Madame Coralie's roof death might be the result.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
at the time that
From this reading There were many interesting items of news in the newspapers when the Turkish Shop tragedy took place; for it was the middle of the London season, and social events succeeded one another rapidly.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Nevertheless, the affair created a sensation, as Lady Branwin was the wife of a millionaire, and a well-known figure in Society.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Many declared that they would never go near the place again.
