used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A thorough search of the storehouse is made, and then the committee assembles in the narrow semi-circle.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
anew
From this reading The loft of the deserted mill is again chosen as the place of meeting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A thorough search of the storehouse is made, and then the committee assembles in the narrow semi-circle.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At length the hour arrives in which the men are to be given the names of the transgressors.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading At length the hour arrives in which the men are to be given the names of the transgressors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The loft of the deserted mill is again chosen as the place of meeting.
assemblesverbUS /əˈsembəlz/
third-person singular of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading A thorough search of the storehouse is made, and then the committee assembles in the narrow semi-circle.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At length the hour arrives in which the men are to be given the names of the transgressors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At length the hour arrives in which the men are to be given the names of the transgressors.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The loft of the deserted mill is again chosen as the place of meeting.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading A thorough search of the storehouse is made, and then the committee assembles in the narrow semi-circle.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading The loft of the deserted mill is again chosen as the place of meeting.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading At length the hour arrives in which the men are to be given the names of the transgressors.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading At length the hour arrives in which the men are to be given the names of the transgressors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At length the hour arrives in which the men are to be given the names of the transgressors.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading At length the hour arrives in which the men are to be given the names of the transgressors.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading THE LIST OF TRANSGRESSORS.
loftnounUS /lɔːft/
floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space
From this reading The loft of the deserted mill is again chosen as the place of meeting.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A thorough search of the storehouse is made, and then the committee assembles in the narrow semi-circle.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The loft of the deserted mill is again chosen as the place of meeting.
the force of workers available
From this reading At length the hour arrives in which the men are to be given the names of the transgressors.
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading The loft of the deserted mill is again chosen as the place of meeting.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading At length the hour arrives in which the men are to be given the names of the transgressors.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading A thorough search of the storehouse is made, and then the committee assembles in the narrow semi-circle.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LIST OF TRANSGRESSORS.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The loft of the deserted mill is again chosen as the place of meeting.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A thorough search of the storehouse is made, and then the committee assembles in the narrow semi-circle.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
semi-circle
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From this reading A thorough search of the storehouse is made, and then the committee assembles in the narrow semi-circle.
sleuthsnounUS /sluːθs/
plural of “sleuth” — a detective who follows a trail
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
storehousenounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊs/
a depository for goods
From this reading A thorough search of the storehouse is made, and then the committee assembles in the narrow semi-circle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LIST OF TRANSGRESSORS.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A thorough search of the storehouse is made, and then the committee assembles in the narrow semi-circle.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading A thorough search of the storehouse is made, and then the committee assembles in the narrow semi-circle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At length the hour arrives in which the men are to be given the names of the transgressors.
TRANSGRESSORS
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From this reading THE LIST OF TRANSGRESSORS.
TrustsnounUS /trʌsts/
plural of “trust” — something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At length the hour arrives in which the men are to be given the names of the transgressors.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be disastrous to have any knowledge of the affair fall into the possession of the sleuths of the Trusts; so every precaution for secrecy is observed.
