used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading So far as he was concerned the similarity had passed unnoticed.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I refer of course, to the Marie Lafarge case.”
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as he was concerned the similarity had passed unnoticed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So far as he was concerned the similarity had passed unnoticed.
only a very short time before
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So far as he was concerned the similarity had passed unnoticed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
Lafarge
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From this reading I refer of course, to the Marie Lafarge case.”
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 “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
Marie
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From this reading I refer of course, to the Marie Lafarge case.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
murdersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərz/
plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh!” said Roger, surprised.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
parallelnounUS /ˈperəlel/
something having the property of being analogous to something else
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I refer of course, to the Marie Lafarge case.”
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
Roger
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From this reading “Oh!” said Roger, surprised.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Oh!” said Roger, surprised.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
express in words
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
similaritynounUS /ˌsɪməˈlerəti/
the quality of being similar
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
term of address for a man
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “Oh!” said Roger, surprised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
unnoticedadjectiveUS /ənˈnoʊtɪst/
not noticed
From this reading The case seems to me to afford so striking a parallel with one of the classical murders, that the similarity can hardly have passed unnoticed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So far as he was concerned the similarity had passed unnoticed.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I dare say,” resumed Sir Charles, “that many of you will have already reached the same conclusion as myself, with regard to the identity of the murderer.
