used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRUTH The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore made a great sensation.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading An additional surprise came in the arrest of Michael, who was said to be the half-brother of Gore, and to resemble him very closely.
in addition
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An additional surprise came in the arrest of Michael, who was said to be the half-brother of Gore, and to resemble him very closely.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading THE TRUTH The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore made a great sensation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading THE TRUTH The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore made a great sensation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading An additional surprise came in the arrest of Michael, who was said to be the half-brother of Gore, and to resemble him very closely.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading An additional surprise came in the arrest of Michael, who was said to be the half-brother of Gore, and to resemble him very closely.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
GoreverbUS /ɡɔːr/
wound by piercing with a sharp or penetrating object or instrument
From this reading THE TRUTH The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore made a great sensation.
Gore'snounUS /ɡɔːrz/
possessive form of “gore” — Vice President of the United States under Bill Clinton (born in 1948)
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE TRUTH The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore made a great sensation.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
half-brothernoun
a brother who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading An additional surprise came in the arrest of Michael, who was said to be the half-brother of Gore, and to resemble him very closely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An additional surprise came in the arrest of Michael, who was said to be the half-brother of Gore, and to resemble him very closely.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
jeopardynounUS /ˈdʒepərdi/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE TRUTH The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore made a great sensation.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading An additional surprise came in the arrest of Michael, who was said to be the half-brother of Gore, and to resemble him very closely.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TRUTH The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore made a great sensation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading An additional surprise came in the arrest of Michael, who was said to be the half-brother of Gore, and to resemble him very closely.
rightlyadverbUS /ˈraɪtli/
with honesty
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading An additional surprise came in the arrest of Michael, who was said to be the half-brother of Gore, and to resemble him very closely.
cut with a saw
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading THE TRUTH The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore made a great sensation.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE TRUTH The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore made a great sensation.
be standing; be upright
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
required or under orders
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading An additional surprise came in the arrest of Michael, who was said to be the half-brother of Gore, and to resemble him very closely.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRUTH The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore made a great sensation.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
push forcefully
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Also, as he was believed to be guilty, the public was amazed that he should thus thrust himself into jeopardy.
the act of testing something
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE TRUTH The arrest of Sir Bernard Gore made a great sensation.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
precisely as stated
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was generally supposed that he was dead, and his unexpected appearance surprised every one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
which person or people
From this reading An additional surprise came in the arrest of Michael, who was said to be the half-brother of Gore, and to resemble him very closely.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But more thoughtful people saw in Gore's surrender a proof of his innocence, and argued very rightly that were he guilty of the murder of Sir Simon, he would not come forward as he had done to stand his trial.
