used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
affraynoun
noisy quarrel
From this reading This, following as it had upon a shooting affray at the Docks, had brought Scotland Yard to a position of defence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This, following as it had upon a shooting affray at the Docks, had brought Scotland Yard to a position of defence.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This, following as it had upon a shooting affray at the Docks, had brought Scotland Yard to a position of defence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading This, following as it had upon a shooting affray at the Docks, had brought Scotland Yard to a position of defence.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
DocksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading This, following as it had upon a shooting affray at the Docks, had brought Scotland Yard to a position of defence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
Fallock
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From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
Farrington's
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From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading This, following as it had upon a shooting affray at the Docks, had brought Scotland Yard to a position of defence.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
set up or found
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This, following as it had upon a shooting affray at the Docks, had brought Scotland Yard to a position of defence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Scotland Yard was on its mettle.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
metropolisnounUS /məˈtrɑːpələs/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading Scotland Yard was on its mettle.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
murdersnounUS /ˈmɜːrdərz/
plural of “murder” — unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Scotland Yard was on its mettle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
and nothing more
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
by chance
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
on the contrary
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Scotland Yard was on its mettle.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This, following as it had upon a shooting affray at the Docks, had brought Scotland Yard to a position of defence.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He knew that the solution to the mystery, not only of Farrington's disappearance, but possibly the identity of the mysterious Mr. Fallock, was to be found rather in this small town than in the metropolis.
in the company of; together with
From this reading T. B. Smith came down to Great Bradley with only one object in view.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Within a space of seven days there had been two murders, a mysterious shooting, and a suicide so full of extraordinary features as to suggest foul play, without the police being in the position to offer a curious and indignant public the slightest resemblance of a clue.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Scotland Yard was on its mettle.
