used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grimleigh hummed like a hive in the swarming season.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
Carwell's
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From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
circumstantialadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/
fully detailed and specific about particulars
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
cold-bloodedadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldˈblʌdəd/
without compunction or human feeling
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
approval
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
FinlandnounUS /ˈfɪnlænd/
republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
Finland'snounUS /ˈfɪnləndz/
possessive form of “finland” — republic in northern Europe; achieved independence from Russia in 1917
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
Grimleigh
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From this reading Grimleigh hummed like a hive in the swarming season.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
hivenounUS /haɪv/
a teeming multitude
From this reading Grimleigh hummed like a hive in the swarming season.
how
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From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
hummed
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From this reading Grimleigh hummed like a hive in the swarming season.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Grimleigh hummed like a hive in the swarming season.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
influenzanounUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenzə/
an acute febrile highly contagious viral disease
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
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 As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Grimleigh hummed like a hive in the swarming season.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
quarrelled
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From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
recurring again and again
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
schoonernounUS /ˈskuːnər/
a large beer glass
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Grimleigh hummed like a hive in the swarming season.
exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
Slade
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From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
snowballnounUS /ˈsnoʊbɔːl/
plant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
strangledadjectiveUS /ˈstræŋɡəld/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading Grimleigh hummed like a hive in the swarming season.
tattlingadjective
prone to communicate confidential information
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
Teranoun
a three-tone Chadic language
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Grimleigh hummed like a hive in the swarming season.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading As usual, rumour increased as a snowball does, and that evening half the town knew how Finland had met Tera by accident near Carwell's field, how he had quarrelled with her, strangled her, and fled with the pearls, to sell them in London and buy a schooner.
viaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But there were some who declined to believe that so popular and genial a man as Jack could be guilty of a cold-blooded crime.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
which person or people
From this reading The circumstantial account was given with a wealth of detail which did credit to the imagination of those who repeated it.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Through Slade, via his tattling wife, the news of Finland's arrest was spread with the rapidity of influenza.
