used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
(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 Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
awe-stricken
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From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Hence the news of the murder caused a tremendous sensation.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading The marsh-folk were a dull, peaceful, law-abiding people, and it was rarely that crimes were committed in the district.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The marsh-folk were a dull, peaceful, law-abiding people, and it was rarely that crimes were committed in the district.
travel across or pass over
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
deliveringverbUS /dɪˈlɪvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
detailingnounUS /dɪˈteɪlɪŋ/
an individualized description of a particular instance
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The marsh-folk were a dull, peaceful, law-abiding people, and it was rarely that crimes were committed in the district.
drinksnounUS /drɪŋks/
plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading The marsh-folk were a dull, peaceful, law-abiding people, and it was rarely that crimes were committed in the district.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
gruesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɡruːsəm/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
handy-man
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From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
for this reason
From this reading Hence the news of the murder caused a tremendous sensation.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
Huxham
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From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
INQUESTnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The marsh-folk were a dull, peaceful, law-abiding people, and it was rarely that crimes were committed in the district.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
law-abidingadjective
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
From this reading The marsh-folk were a dull, peaceful, law-abiding people, and it was rarely that crimes were committed in the district.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
marsh-folk
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From this reading The marsh-folk were a dull, peaceful, law-abiding people, and it was rarely that crimes were committed in the district.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Hence the news of the murder caused a tremendous sensation.
information about recent and important events
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
not any; not one
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading The marsh-folk were a dull, peaceful, law-abiding people, and it was rarely that crimes were committed in the district.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The marsh-folk were a dull, peaceful, law-abiding people, and it was rarely that crimes were committed in the district.
Pierside
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From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
promulgateverbUS /proʊˈmʌlɡeɪt/
state or announce
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
public-house
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From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading The marsh-folk were a dull, peaceful, law-abiding people, and it was rarely that crimes were committed in the district.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Hence the news of the murder caused a tremendous sensation.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
St
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From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Hence the news of the murder caused a tremendous sensation.
Tunks
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From this reading THE INQUEST Tunks lost no time in delivering his gruesome message and in spreading the news of the death.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The marsh-folk were a dull, peaceful, law-abiding people, and it was rarely that crimes were committed in the district.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The marsh-folk were a dull, peaceful, law-abiding people, and it was rarely that crimes were committed in the district.
an old word meaning “from where”
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the village policeman telegraphed to his superior officer at Pierside, the handy-man of the late Captain Huxham adopted the public-house as a kind of St. Paul's Cross, whence to promulgate the grim intelligence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here he passed a happy and exciting hour detailing all that had happened, to an awe-stricken crowd, members of which supplied him with free drinks.
