used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fact is Jim was getting a little weary of the whole affair.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The fact is Jim was getting a little weary of the whole affair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He wanted to turn matters over in his own mind before doing this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Every new piece of evidence that came to light seemed only to complicate it.
complicateverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪt/
make more complicated
From this reading Every new piece of evidence that came to light seemed only to complicate it.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading For the next twenty-four hours, Dr. Jim kept his counsel.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading He wanted to turn matters over in his own mind before doing this.
Dr
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From this reading For the next twenty-four hours, Dr. Jim kept his counsel.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every new piece of evidence that came to light seemed only to complicate it.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Every new piece of evidence that came to light seemed only to complicate it.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact is Jim was getting a little weary of the whole affair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the next twenty-four hours, Dr. Jim kept his counsel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The fact is Jim was getting a little weary of the whole affair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the next twenty-four hours, Dr. Jim kept his counsel.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For the next twenty-four hours, Dr. Jim kept his counsel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wanted to turn matters over in his own mind before doing this.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact is Jim was getting a little weary of the whole affair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Every new piece of evidence that came to light seemed only to complicate it.
Jim
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From this reading For the next twenty-four hours, Dr. Jim kept his counsel.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For the next twenty-four hours, Dr. Jim kept his counsel.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Every new piece of evidence that came to light seemed only to complicate it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The fact is Jim was getting a little weary of the whole affair.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He wanted to turn matters over in his own mind before doing this.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Every new piece of evidence that came to light seemed only to complicate it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading For the next twenty-four hours, Dr. Jim kept his counsel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fact is Jim was getting a little weary of the whole affair.
and nothing more
From this reading Every new piece of evidence that came to light seemed only to complicate it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He wanted to turn matters over in his own mind before doing this.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He wanted to turn matters over in his own mind before doing this.
Petronella
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From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Every new piece of evidence that came to light seemed only to complicate it.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every new piece of evidence that came to light seemed only to complicate it.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
Stephen'snounUS /ˈstiːvənz/
possessive form of “stephen” — English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
express in words
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Every new piece of evidence that came to light seemed only to complicate it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the next twenty-four hours, Dr. Jim kept his counsel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He wanted to turn matters over in his own mind before doing this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading He wanted to turn matters over in his own mind before doing this.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading For the next twenty-four hours, Dr. Jim kept his counsel.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to turn matters over in his own mind before doing this.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact is Jim was getting a little weary of the whole affair.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The fact is Jim was getting a little weary of the whole affair.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He said sufficient to set Stephen's mind at rest about his mother, but did not tell the whole story or show the confession which he had obtained from Petronella.
