used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
react verbally
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But, if he was innocent, who could be the criminal?
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
burglar's
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From this reading The burglar’s story had impressed them by its sincerity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, if he was innocent, who could be the criminal?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The burglar’s story had impressed them by its sincerity.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But, if he was innocent, who could be the criminal?
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading But, if he was innocent, who could be the criminal?
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
someone who is a detective
From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The burglar’s story had impressed them by its sincerity.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, if he was innocent, who could be the criminal?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
how
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From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But, if he was innocent, who could be the criminal?
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading The burglar’s story had impressed them by its sincerity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading But, if he was innocent, who could be the criminal?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The burglar’s story had impressed them by its sincerity.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
and nothing more
From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
a room where books are kept
From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
not any; not one
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
Peggy's
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From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
people'snounUS /ˈpiːpəlz/
possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
participate in games or sport
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
SIGNETnounUS /ˈsɪɡnɪt/
a seal (especially one used to mark documents officially)
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading The burglar’s story had impressed them by its sincerity.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
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 The burglar’s story had impressed them by its sincerity.
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 “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The burglar’s story had impressed them by its sincerity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SIGNET RING EXCITEMENT ran high among the spectators as they crowded into the rooms a few minutes before one o’clock.
Tillinghast
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From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
Trevor
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From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But, if he was innocent, who could be the criminal?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She and her grandmother were occupying their old seats in the library, and Dick Tillinghast and White had just joined them.
a Caucasian
From this reading “Nelson knew how to play on people’s emotions and made up a plausible tale; but as the coroner says, he has given no proof to back his statement that Mrs. Trevor was killed before he entered the house,” said Philip White, in answer to one of Peggy’s questions.
which person or people
From this reading But, if he was innocent, who could be the criminal?
