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From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
ACCUSATIONnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading The most heinous crime that has ever stained the annals of Furmville," etc.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
AtlantanounUS /ætˈlæntə/
state capital and largest city of Georgia; chief commercial center of the southeastern United States; was plundered and burned by Sherman's army during the American Civil War
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
black-face
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From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
Bristow
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From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
chokedadjectiveUS /tʃoʊkt/
stopped up; clogged up
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The most heinous crime that has ever stained the annals of Furmville," etc.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
EnidnounUS /ˈiːnɪd/
a town in north central Oklahoma
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was given up entirely to the Withers murder.
etc
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From this reading The most heinous crime that has ever stained the annals of Furmville," etc.
at any time
From this reading The most heinous crime that has ever stained the annals of Furmville," etc.
opinion or judgment
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
FultonnounUS /ˈfʊltən/
American inventor who designed the first commercially successful steamboat and the first steam warship (1765-1815)
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
Furmville
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From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was given up entirely to the Withers murder.
Greenleaf
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From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most heinous crime that has ever stained the annals of Furmville," etc.
heinousadjectiveUS /ˈheɪnəs/
extremely wicked, deeply criminal
From this reading The most heinous crime that has ever stained the annals of Furmville," etc.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
provoking horror
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was given up entirely to the Withers murder.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
Manniston
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From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most heinous crime that has ever stained the annals of Furmville," etc.
mouthfuls
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From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It was given up entirely to the Withers murder.
of an obscure nature
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
not any; not one
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
reciteverbUS /rəˈsaɪt/
recite in elocution
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
SentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
stainedadjectiveUS /steɪnd/
marked or dyed or discolored with foreign matter
From this reading The most heinous crime that has ever stained the annals of Furmville," etc.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The most heinous crime that has ever stained the annals of Furmville," etc.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EYES OF ACCUSATION Bristow, at his early breakfast, devoted himself, between mouthfuls, to the front page of _The Furmville Sentinel_.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was given up entirely to the Withers murder.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was given up entirely to the Withers murder.
well-knownadjectiveUS /ˈwelˈnoʊn/
widely or fully known
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The article went on to recite that Chief Greenleaf of the Furmville police force had been fortunate in securing the assistance of a genius in running down the various clues that seemed to point to the guilty party.
at the time that
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
WithersnounUS /ˈwɪðərz/
the highest part of the back at the base of the neck of various animals especially draft animals
From this reading It was given up entirely to the Withers murder.
the day immediately before today
From this reading "Murder--murder horrible and mysterious--was committed early yesterday morning," announced the paper in large black-face type, "when the beautiful and charming Mrs. Enid Fulton Withers, wife of George S. Withers, the well-known attorney of Atlanta, was choked to death in the parlour of her home at No. 5 Manniston Road.
