adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Moreover, the matter did not only deal with the death of Miss Loach, but with the discovery of a coining gang.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
acquiesceverbUS /ˌækwiˈes/
to agree or express agreement
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
AlthoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
appearedverbUS /əˈpɪrd/
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Moreover, the matter did not only deal with the death of Miss Loach, but with the discovery of a coining gang.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
citynounUS /ˈsɪti/
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
coiners
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From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
coiningverbUS /ˈkɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “coin” — make up
From this reading Moreover, the matter did not only deal with the death of Miss Loach, but with the discovery of a coining gang.
connectedadjectiveUS /kəˈnektɪd/
being joined in close association
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
CrookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
dealverbUS /diːl/
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Moreover, the matter did not only deal with the death of Miss Loach, but with the discovery of a coining gang.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Moreover, the matter did not only deal with the death of Miss Loach, but with the discovery of a coining gang.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Moreover, the matter did not only deal with the death of Miss Loach, but with the discovery of a coining gang.
difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
DISCOVERYnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəri/
the act of discovering something
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
factsnounUS /fækts/
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Moreover, the matter did not only deal with the death of Miss Loach, but with the discovery of a coining gang.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
housenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
irritatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtəd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
Jennings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
LanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
learnverbUS /lɜːrn/
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
Loachnoun
slender freshwater fishes of Eurasia and Africa resembling catfishes
From this reading Moreover, the matter did not only deal with the death of Miss Loach, but with the discovery of a coining gang.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
Mallow's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Moreover, the matter did not only deal with the death of Miss Loach, but with the discovery of a coining gang.
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, the matter did not only deal with the death of Miss Loach, but with the discovery of a coining gang.
nefariousadjectiveUS /nəˈferiəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
NowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Moreover, the matter did not only deal with the death of Miss Loach, but with the discovery of a coining gang.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
slightestadjectiveUS /ˈslaɪtəst/
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 SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
SUSAN'S
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From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SUSAN'S DISCOVERY Although Jennings appeared to acquiesce in Mallow's suggestion that the case should be abandoned, he had not the slightest intention of leaving the matter alone.
tradenounUS /treɪd/
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now that the house was burnt down, it would seem that the coiners had lost their city of refuge, and would probably give up their nefarious trade.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading From various obvious facts connected with the Crooked Lane crime, Jennings made sure that such a gang was in existence, and that the factory had been in the unfinished house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Moreover, the matter did not only deal with the death of Miss Loach, but with the discovery of a coining gang.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His professional pride was irritated by the difficulties, and he swore that he would in some way learn the truth.
