used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
in addition
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
Austin'snounUS /ˈɔːstənz/
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
Belcher
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From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
blackmailverbUS /ˈblækmeɪl/
exert pressure on someone through threats
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what cleared the last shreds of doubt from the minds of those concerned was the statement of Dale.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading But what cleared the last shreds of doubt from the minds of those concerned was the statement of Dale.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading But what cleared the last shreds of doubt from the minds of those concerned was the statement of Dale.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
Cosgrove
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From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
true confidential information
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading But what cleared the last shreds of doubt from the minds of those concerned was the statement of Dale.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But what cleared the last shreds of doubt from the minds of those concerned was the statement of Dale.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
immediately past
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
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 After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading But what cleared the last shreds of doubt from the minds of those concerned was the statement of Dale.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
used to form the superlative
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
not any; not one
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
by chance
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
express the need or desire for
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
short-livedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtˈlaɪvd/
lasting a very short time
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
shredsnounUS /ʃredz/
plural of “shred” — a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading But what cleared the last shreds of doubt from the minds of those concerned was the statement of Dale.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
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 After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
TannernounUS /ˈtænər/
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But what cleared the last shreds of doubt from the minds of those concerned was the statement of Dale.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After a careful consideration of the story, Austin was subjected to a most searching examination on small details—such points and so many of them as no trio of conspirators could possibly have foreseen and provided for.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what cleared the last shreds of doubt from the minds of those concerned was the statement of Dale.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Conclusion The doubts which Inspector Tanner had experienced as to the truth of Austin’s statement were short-lived.
which person or people
From this reading Cosgrove, who made a statement similar to Austin’s, was also tested upon these points, and his answers convinced the authorities that at last the truth was known.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At his request the false confession of blackmail, signed ‘Edward Dale,’ was given up by Miss Belcher, to whom it had been handed for safety.
