(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 Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
AmblernounUS /ˈæmblər/
someone who walks at a leisurely pace
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
assiduouslyadverbUS /əˈsɪdwəsli/
with care and persistence
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The sudden disappearance of Short was discovered to be due to the illness of his brother.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The sudden disappearance of Short was discovered to be due to the illness of his brother.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
Courtenay's
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From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading IS DISTINCTLY CURIOUS.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The sudden disappearance of Short was discovered to be due to the illness of his brother.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The sudden disappearance of Short was discovered to be due to the illness of his brother.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading IS DISTINCTLY CURIOUS.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The sudden disappearance of Short was discovered to be due to the illness of his brother.
enigmanounUS /ɪˈnɪɡmə/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sudden disappearance of Short was discovered to be due to the illness of his brother.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The sudden disappearance of Short was discovered to be due to the illness of his brother.
impenetrableadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpenətrəbəl/
not admitting of penetration or passage into or through
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IS DISTINCTLY CURIOUS.
Jevonsnoun
English economist and logician who contributed to the development of the theory of marginal utility (1835-1882)
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
not any; not one
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
prosecutedverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪd/
past form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
the season of growth
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden disappearance of Short was discovered to be due to the illness of his brother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sudden disappearance of Short was discovered to be due to the illness of his brother.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Ambler Jevons had prosecuted independent inquiries assiduously in various quarters, detectives had watched the subsequent movements of Short and the other servants, but all to no purpose.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The dark days of the London winter brightened into spring, but the mystery of old Mr. Courtenay's death remained an enigma inexplicable to police and public.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The identity of the assassin, as well as the mode in which the extraordinary wound had been inflicted, both remained mysteries impenetrable.
