used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading With snow on the ground, according to his hypothesis, it would be a comparatively easy matter to follow any tracks from the tree—at least for some distance.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
(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 This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Like Humphrey, he did not believe that the West Side held any clues.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading With snow on the ground, according to his hypothesis, it would be a comparatively easy matter to follow any tracks from the tree—at least for some distance.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Like Humphrey, he did not believe that the West Side held any clues.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading Like Humphrey, he did not believe that the West Side held any clues.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Like Humphrey, he did not believe that the West Side held any clues.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading With snow on the ground, according to his hypothesis, it would be a comparatively easy matter to follow any tracks from the tree—at least for some distance.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading With snow on the ground, according to his hypothesis, it would be a comparatively easy matter to follow any tracks from the tree—at least for some distance.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With snow on the ground, according to his hypothesis, it would be a comparatively easy matter to follow any tracks from the tree—at least for some distance.
Forrester
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From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
Green'snounUS /ɡriːnz/
possessive form of “green” — green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Like Humphrey, he did not believe that the West Side held any clues.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
Humphrey
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From this reading Like Humphrey, he did not believe that the West Side held any clues.
hypothesisnounUS /haɪˈpɑːθəsəs/
a proposal intended to explain certain facts or observations
From this reading With snow on the ground, according to his hypothesis, it would be a comparatively easy matter to follow any tracks from the tree—at least for some distance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With snow on the ground, according to his hypothesis, it would be a comparatively easy matter to follow any tracks from the tree—at least for some distance.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading With snow on the ground, according to his hypothesis, it would be a comparatively easy matter to follow any tracks from the tree—at least for some distance.
go away from a place
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like Humphrey, he did not believe that the West Side held any clues.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading With snow on the ground, according to his hypothesis, it would be a comparatively easy matter to follow any tracks from the tree—at least for some distance.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Like Humphrey, he did not believe that the West Side held any clues.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading With snow on the ground, according to his hypothesis, it would be a comparatively easy matter to follow any tracks from the tree—at least for some distance.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Like Humphrey, he did not believe that the West Side held any clues.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
in the near future
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like Humphrey, he did not believe that the West Side held any clues.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading With snow on the ground, according to his hypothesis, it would be a comparatively easy matter to follow any tracks from the tree—at least for some distance.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
victimsnounUS /ˈvɪktəmz/
plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Like Humphrey, he did not believe that the West Side held any clues.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
which person or people
From this reading As Green had told Forrester, he had some theories of his own about the people who called themselves the "Friends of the Poor."
in the company of; together with
From this reading This theory of Green’s, however, had developed solely from the fact that all activities of the band had ceased as soon as the ground was covered with snow.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He was more inclined to believe that the guilty people could be located within a comparatively short distance of the tree in which the victims were ordered to leave their money.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With snow on the ground, according to his hypothesis, it would be a comparatively easy matter to follow any tracks from the tree—at least for some distance.
