aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
(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 Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
Anstruther
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From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
any thing at all
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
CAMERAnounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading THE PROOF OF THE CAMERA.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
disclosuresnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒərz/
plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
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 The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
the act of giving
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
immediately past
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
MetropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
as might be expected
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROOF OF THE CAMERA.
and nothing more
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
PlanetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
a full supply
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
in the near future
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading THE PROOF OF THE CAMERA.
ProvincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
Rigby
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From this reading Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
SpencernounUS /ˈspensər/
English philosopher and sociologist who applied the theory of natural selection to human societies (1820-1903)
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROOF OF THE CAMERA.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Jack read the account over the breakfast table, and smiled as he recognized the hand of Rigby in all this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
at the time that
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only paper giving anything like the account of the arrest, naturally, was the _Planet_, which paper vaguely hinted at further disclosures in the early future.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Society generally had plenty to talk about in the way of scandal next morning, when it became known that Spencer Anstruther had been arrested in connection with the burglary of the City and Provincial Bank.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would see Rigby presently, and ascertain exactly what had taken place last night at the Great Metropolitan Hotel.
