used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
alenounUS /eɪl/
a general name for beer made with a top fermenting yeast; in some of the United States an ale is (by law) a brew of more than 4% alcohol by volume
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
(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 Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
committalnounUS /kəˈmɪtəl/
the official act of consigning a person to confinement (as in a prison or mental hospital)
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
the act of consuming liquids
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
drunkenadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
divisible by two
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
a young female
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
Herne
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From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
idledverbUS /ˈaɪdəld/
past form of “idle” — run disconnected or idle
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
imaginativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənətɪv/
(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
Lovel
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From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
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 Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
not any; not one
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
occupantnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənt/
someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
others
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From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
surmising
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
tap-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A crowd of people, more or less excited, filled the tap-room of the inn, and the space before it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Such an idea, owing to the relationship, was too monstrous to be entertained even by the most imaginative.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading Some hinted at Lovel, a known admirer of the dead girl; others boldly accused a nameless tramp of the crime, and declared that robbery was the motive for its committal; but no one had the courage or the fancy to hint at the possible guilt of the drunken father.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
which person or people
From this reading Many were drinking ale at the bar, others idled outside in the street, and all were vigorously discussing the tragedy and surmising as to who was the criminal.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From Poverty Villa, with its guilty occupant, Paul wandered through the village, into the neighbourhood of The Herne Arms.
