used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading The story had gone abroad by this time.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
(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 All London knew of the strange disappearance of the body of Sir Charles Darryll.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading All London knew of the strange disappearance of the body of Sir Charles Darryll.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The story had gone abroad by this time.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading All London knew of the strange disappearance of the body of Sir Charles Darryll.
cheaperadjectiveUS /ˈtʃiːpər/
comparative of “cheap” — relatively low in price or charging low prices
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
creativeadjectiveUS /kriˈeɪtɪv/
having the ability or power to create
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
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From this reading All London knew of the strange disappearance of the body of Sir Charles Darryll.
true confidential information
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading All London knew of the strange disappearance of the body of Sir Charles Darryll.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
evolvedverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
apart from; not including
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The story had gone abroad by this time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The story had gone abroad by this time.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading All London knew of the strange disappearance of the body of Sir Charles Darryll.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading All London knew of the strange disappearance of the body of Sir Charles Darryll.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
information about recent and important events
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
not any; not one
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All London knew of the strange disappearance of the body of Sir Charles Darryll.
a large and stately mansion
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
prestigenounUS /preˈstiːʒ/
a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
express in words
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
term of address for a man
From this reading All London knew of the strange disappearance of the body of Sir Charles Darryll.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
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 The story had gone abroad by this time.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading All London knew of the strange disappearance of the body of Sir Charles Darryll.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The story had gone abroad by this time.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
a special situation
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The story had gone abroad by this time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The story had gone abroad by this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
whatsoeveradjectiveUS /ˌwʌtsoʊˈevər/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was nothing further to say at present except that the news was true, and that the police had no clue whatsoever for the moment.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Of course the wildest rumours were afloat, the cheaper newspapers had details that had been evolved from the brilliant imagination of creative reporters; a score of them had already besieged the manager of the _Royal Palace Hotel_ and were making his life a burden to him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading The thing was bad enough as it stood; enough damage had been done to the prestige of the hotel without making matters worse in this fashion.
