used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
any person at all
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was but a year or two before that the whole of the country had been thrilled by the sad case of Miss Hickman.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was but a year or two before that the whole of the country had been thrilled by the sad case of Miss Hickman.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was but a year or two before that the whole of the country had been thrilled by the sad case of Miss Hickman.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was but a year or two before that the whole of the country had been thrilled by the sad case of Miss Hickman.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was but a year or two before that the whole of the country had been thrilled by the sad case of Miss Hickman.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was but a year or two before that the whole of the country had been thrilled by the sad case of Miss Hickman.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
dawningnounUS /ˈdɔːnɪŋ/
the first light of day
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
ENGLAND'SnounUS /ˈɪŋɡləndz/
possessive form of “england” — a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
divisible by two
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
excitesverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪts/
third-person singular of “excite” — arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
a social unit living together
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
Hickman
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From this reading It was but a year or two before that the whole of the country had been thrilled by the sad case of Miss Hickman.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
located inward
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was but a year or two before that the whole of the country had been thrilled by the sad case of Miss Hickman.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
Rathbone
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From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
rumoured
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From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading It was but a year or two before that the whole of the country had been thrilled by the sad case of Miss Hickman.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
for a short time
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
not in physical motion
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
thrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading It was but a year or two before that the whole of the country had been thrilled by the sad case of Miss Hickman.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was but a year or two before that the whole of the country had been thrilled by the sad case of Miss Hickman.
having passed out of existence
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
at the time that
From this reading The event and the excitement it had raised at the time were still fresh in the public mind; and when it began to be rumoured that something even more sensational than that had taken place, the Press began to be on the alert.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Perhaps there is nothing which more excites the popular mind than the sudden disappearance of anybody from whatever class of society.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading ENGLAND'S GREAT SENSATION In the course of a week or so London, and shortly afterwards the whole of England, realized that a new and absorbing sensation was dawning.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was but a year or two before that the whole of the country had been thrilled by the sad case of Miss Hickman.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It began to be realized, whispered and hinted at in the newspapers that a young and rising barrister of good family, named Mr. Guy Rathbone, of the Inner Temple, had suddenly vanished.
