used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FORMS A BEWILDERING ENIGMA.
the state of being absent
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
AmblernounUS /ˈæmblər/
someone who walks at a leisurely pace
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
eagerly desirous
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
BEWILDERINGverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading FORMS A BEWILDERING ENIGMA.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
Coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
Courtenay
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From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
DrownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
ENIGMAnounUS /ɪˈnɪɡmə/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading FORMS A BEWILDERING ENIGMA.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading FORMS A BEWILDERING ENIGMA.
set up or found
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
how
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From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
Jevonsnoun
English economist and logician who contributed to the development of the theory of marginal utility (1835-1882)
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
not any; not one
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
and nothing more
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
thinnernounUS /ˈθɪnər/
a diluting agent
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
villagersnounUS /ˈvɪlɪdʒərz/
plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading It was the only conclusion that could be arrived at in the circumstances, there being no marks of violence, and no evidence to show how the unfortunate lady got into the river.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ambler Jevons, who had seen a brief account of the affair in the papers, arrived hurriedly in time to attend the inquest; therefore it was not until the inquiry was over that we were enabled to chat.
which person or people
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading His appearance had changed during the weeks of his absence: his face seemed thinner and wore a worried, anxious expression.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Found Drowned" was the verdict of the twelve respectable villagers who formed the Coroner's jury to inquire into the tragic death of young Mrs. Courtenay.
