used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before he reached his hotel he experienced a spasm of doubt.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Was his client telling the truth about his movements on that memorable Christmas Eve?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
assertverbUS /əˈsɜːrt/
state categorically
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
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 TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he reached his hotel he experienced a spasm of doubt.
Brett's
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From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Was his client telling the truth about his movements on that memorable Christmas Eve?
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Was his client telling the truth about his movements on that memorable Christmas Eve?
corroboratedverbUS /kərˈɑːbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
the act of discovering something
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Before he reached his hotel he experienced a spasm of doubt.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Was his client telling the truth about his movements on that memorable Christmas Eve?
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Before he reached his hotel he experienced a spasm of doubt.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before he reached his hotel he experienced a spasm of doubt.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Before he reached his hotel he experienced a spasm of doubt.
HumesnounUS /hjuːmz/
plural of “hume” — Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
a message received and understood
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading Was his client telling the truth about his movements on that memorable Christmas Eve?
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Was his client telling the truth about his movements on that memorable Christmas Eve?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Was his client telling the truth about his movements on that memorable Christmas Eve?
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Before he reached his hotel he experienced a spasm of doubt.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
spasmnounUS /ˈspæzəm/
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading Before he reached his hotel he experienced a spasm of doubt.
stationmasternoun
the person in charge of a railway station
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
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 David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Was his client telling the truth about his movements on that memorable Christmas Eve?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Was his client telling the truth about his movements on that memorable Christmas Eve?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading He certainly did not anticipate the discovery of three David Humes, though he had hoped to find traces of two.
trover
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From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Was his client telling the truth about his movements on that memorable Christmas Eve?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Was his client telling the truth about his movements on that memorable Christmas Eve?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
belonging to which person
From this reading David's story was fully corroborated by the railway official and the servants at the Hall, whose sworn evidence was in Brett's possession.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading TWO WOMEN The surprising information given by the stationmaster impressed the barrister as so much unexpected trover which would assert its value in the progress of events.
