used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Undoubtedly Osip had killed him, in due accordance with the traditions of the Purple Fern.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
Clarice
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From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Undoubtedly Osip had killed him, in due accordance with the traditions of the Purple Fern.
one or the other of two
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
else
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From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
Ferdy
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From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
FernnounUS /fɜːrn/
any of numerous flowerless and seedless vascular plants having true roots from a rhizome and fronds that uncurl upward; reproduce by spores
From this reading Undoubtedly Osip had killed him, in due accordance with the traditions of the Purple Fern.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Undoubtedly Osip had killed him, in due accordance with the traditions of the Purple Fern.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Undoubtedly Osip had killed him, in due accordance with the traditions of the Purple Fern.
Horran
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From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Undoubtedly Osip had killed him, in due accordance with the traditions of the Purple Fern.
inoffensiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈfensɪv/
not causing anger or annoyance
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
jewellerynoun
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Undoubtedly Osip had killed him, in due accordance with the traditions of the Purple Fern.
lootedadjectiveUS /ˈluːtəd/
wrongfully emptied or stripped of anything of value
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
the force of workers available
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
and nothing more
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
Osip
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From this reading Undoubtedly Osip had killed him, in due accordance with the traditions of the Purple Fern.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Undoubtedly Osip had killed him, in due accordance with the traditions of the Purple Fern.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
regardsnounUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdz/
plural of “regard” — (usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading As regards the murder, of course, neither Clarice nor any one else thought that there was any mystery about the death of Mr. Horran.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading Undoubtedly Osip had killed him, in due accordance with the traditions of the Purple Fern.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly Osip had killed him, in due accordance with the traditions of the Purple Fern.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
at the time that
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Only in this instance it was difficult to guess why the crime had been committed on an inoffensive man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Undoubtedly Osip had killed him, in due accordance with the traditions of the Purple Fern.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The other seven victims, men and women, had been selected for their wealth, and in every case either the body had been robbed of jewellery, or the house of the dead--when the especial murder took place in a house--had been looted.
Zara's
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From this reading Clarice quite intended to ask Ferdy what was the meaning of Zara's strange remark, but other things took up her attention, and for the time being she forgot the saying.
