used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
(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 I made it pretty lurid, and put in all I had told Freeman, and that I intended to repeat at the inquest.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I made it pretty lurid, and put in all I had told Freeman, and that I intended to repeat at the inquest.
completely unclothed
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
Cayleys
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From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
constructedverbUS /kənˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
CouriernounUS /ˈkɜːriər/
a person who carries a message
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
true confidential information
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
dulness
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From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading The news editor was exultant.
enlivenverbUS /enˈlaɪvən/
heighten or intensify
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
exclusiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪv/
not divided or shared with others
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
exultantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzʌltənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The news editor was exultant.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
FreemannounUS /ˈfriːmən/
a person who is not a serf or a slave
From this reading I made it pretty lurid, and put in all I had told Freeman, and that I intended to repeat at the inquest.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
godsendnounUS /ˈɡɑːdsend/
a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money)
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I made it pretty lurid, and put in all I had told Freeman, and that I intended to repeat at the inquest.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading I made it pretty lurid, and put in all I had told Freeman, and that I intended to repeat at the inquest.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading I made it pretty lurid, and put in all I had told Freeman, and that I intended to repeat at the inquest.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
luridadjectiveUS /ˈlʊrəd/
horrible in fierceness or savagery
From this reading I made it pretty lurid, and put in all I had told Freeman, and that I intended to repeat at the inquest.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I made it pretty lurid, and put in all I had told Freeman, and that I intended to repeat at the inquest.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
morning'snounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
possessive form of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
as might be expected
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news editor was exultant.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I made it pretty lurid, and put in all I had told Freeman, and that I intended to repeat at the inquest.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I made it pretty lurid, and put in all I had told Freeman, and that I intended to repeat at the inquest.
on the contrary
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading I made it pretty lurid, and put in all I had told Freeman, and that I intended to repeat at the inquest.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
scoopnounUS /skuːp/
the quantity a scoop will hold
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
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 It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
TIMELYadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I made it pretty lurid, and put in all I had told Freeman, and that I intended to repeat at the inquest.
a message informing of danger
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
at the time that
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be a scoop for the "Courier;" for, though the other papers might get hold of the bare facts, the details of the thrilling story I constructed were naturally exclusive.
produce a literary work
From this reading A TIMELY WARNING It was rather late that evening when I returned to the Cayleys; for I had to go to the office, and write my report of the murder.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He regarded a Sunday murder as nothing short of a godsend to enliven the almost inevitable dulness of the Monday morning's issue at this time of year.
