used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cromer is a quiet, law-abiding town, and burglars had not been known there for years.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Therefore the inhabitants were naturally alarmed, and now carefully locked and bolted their doors at night.
(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 Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
BeaconnounUS /ˈbiːkən/
a fire (usually on a hill or tower) that can be seen from a distance
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Therefore the inhabitants were naturally alarmed, and now carefully locked and bolted their doors at night.
burglarsnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading Cromer is a quiet, law-abiding town, and burglars had not been known there for years.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I returned the shoe to the police-station, but made no mention of the result of my test.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
not accessible to view
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
Cromer
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From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Therefore the inhabitants were naturally alarmed, and now carefully locked and bolted their doors at night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cromer is a quiet, law-abiding town, and burglars had not been known there for years.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
highest in quality
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
Gregory'snounUS /ˈɡreɡəriz/
possessive form of “gregory” — (Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I returned the shoe to the police-station, but made no mention of the result of my test.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Therefore the inhabitants were naturally alarmed, and now carefully locked and bolted their doors at night.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cromer is a quiet, law-abiding town, and burglars had not been known there for years.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
law-abidingadjective
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
From this reading Cromer is a quiet, law-abiding town, and burglars had not been known there for years.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Therefore the inhabitants were naturally alarmed, and now carefully locked and bolted their doors at night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I returned the shoe to the police-station, but made no mention of the result of my test.
make reference to
From this reading I returned the shoe to the police-station, but made no mention of the result of my test.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I returned the shoe to the police-station, but made no mention of the result of my test.
as might be expected
From this reading Therefore the inhabitants were naturally alarmed, and now carefully locked and bolted their doors at night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Therefore the inhabitants were naturally alarmed, and now carefully locked and bolted their doors at night.
not any; not one
From this reading I returned the shoe to the police-station, but made no mention of the result of my test.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cromer is a quiet, law-abiding town, and burglars had not been known there for years.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Therefore the inhabitants were naturally alarmed, and now carefully locked and bolted their doors at night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
police-station
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From this reading I returned the shoe to the police-station, but made no mention of the result of my test.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Cromer is a quiet, law-abiding town, and burglars had not been known there for years.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading I returned the shoe to the police-station, but made no mention of the result of my test.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading I returned the shoe to the police-station, but made no mention of the result of my test.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
SEVENTEENTHadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the sixteenth in position
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
shoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading I returned the shoe to the police-station, but made no mention of the result of my test.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading I returned the shoe to the police-station, but made no mention of the result of my test.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Cromer is a quiet, law-abiding town, and burglars had not been known there for years.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
Treeton
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From this reading Treeton pledged Mr. and Mrs. Dean and their servant to secrecy, therefore all that was known in Cromer was that there had been an attempted burglary at Beacon House.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AFFAIR ON THE SEVENTEENTH The ingenious theft of old Gregory's treasure created the greatest consternation amongst the police, though the truth was carefully concealed from the public.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Therefore the inhabitants were naturally alarmed, and now carefully locked and bolted their doors at night.
a late time of life
From this reading Cromer is a quiet, law-abiding town, and burglars had not been known there for years.
