used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
accommodateverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪt/
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
(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 Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
Anacostia
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From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
bombardedverbUS /bɑːmˈbɑːrdɪd/
past form of “bombard” — cast, hurl, or throw repeatedly with some missile
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
boundsnounUS /baʊndz/
the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
comprisingverbUS /kəmˈpraɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprise” — be composed of
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
dastardlyadjectiveUS /ˈdæstərdli/
despicably cowardly
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
deliverynounUS /dɪˈlɪvəri/
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
denizensnounUS /ˈdenəzənz/
plural of “denizen” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
INQUESTnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
the literary culture
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
Macallister
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
and nothing more
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
a strong line
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
SoutheastnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθiːst/
the compass point midway between south and east; at 135 degrees
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
make square
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The inquest was to be held in the library, the suite of rooms, comprising parlor, library and dining-room, having been thrown open to accommodate the public.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
Trevor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
Trevors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Macallister was right; all fashionable society turned out to attend the inquest, and fought and struggled for admittance, rubbing shoulders with the denizens of Southeast Washington and Anacostia as they pushed their way into the Trevor mansion.
(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 THE INQUEST THE dastardly murder created a tremendous sensation not only in Washington, but in every State of the Union as well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Trevors were bombarded with telegrams and special delivery letters, and their house besieged by reporters.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading A rope had been stretched in front of the office door and across the square staircase to keep the crowd within bounds.
