used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hume broke in with a laugh:
Alan's
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From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was easily explained by David, and Brett took care to confine the conversation to general details.
eagerly desirous
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
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 Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
Brett
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From this reading This was easily explained by David, and Brett took care to confine the conversation to general details.
lacking funds
From this reading Hume broke in with a laugh:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading This was easily explained by David, and Brett took care to confine the conversation to general details.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
CHERCHEZ
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From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading This was easily explained by David, and Brett took care to confine the conversation to general details.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading This was easily explained by David, and Brett took care to confine the conversation to general details.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading This was easily explained by David, and Brett took care to confine the conversation to general details.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
designatedverbUS /ˈdezɪɡneɪtɪd/
past form of “designate” — assign a name or title to
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
true confidential information
From this reading This was easily explained by David, and Brett took care to confine the conversation to general details.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
dog-cart
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From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading This was easily explained by David, and Brett took care to confine the conversation to general details.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading This was easily explained by David, and Brett took care to confine the conversation to general details.
FEMME
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From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading This was easily explained by David, and Brett took care to confine the conversation to general details.
groomsnounUS /ɡruːmz/
plural of “groom” — a man participant in his own marriage ceremony
From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
how
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From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
HumenounUS /hjuːm/
Scottish philosopher skeptical philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses (1711-1776)
From this reading Hume broke in with a laugh:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
a search for knowledge
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Hume broke in with a laugh:
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
the force of workers available
From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
as might be expected
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
recrudescencenoun
a return of something after a period of abatement
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
stationmaster's
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From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
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 Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
Stowmarket
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From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
surnamenounUS /ˈsɜːrneɪm/
the name used to identify the members of a family (as distinguished from each member's given name)
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was easily explained by David, and Brett took care to confine the conversation to general details.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This was easily explained by David, and Brett took care to confine the conversation to general details.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
vehiclenounUS /ˈviːhɪkəl/
a conveyance that transports people or objects
From this reading "CHERCHEZ LA FEMME" The three men drove to Stowmarket in the same vehicle, the grooms returning in the second dog-cart.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Frazer was naturally keen to discover how the barrister came to be so well posted in his movements, and David listened eagerly whilst Brett related enough of the stationmaster's story to clear up that point.
which person or people
From this reading On the way Robert Frazer--who may be designated by his second surname to distinguish him from his cousin--was anxious to learn what had caused the present recrudescence of inquiry into Alan's death.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hume broke in with a laugh:
