used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
any thing at all
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
ascribedverbUS /əˈskraɪbd/
past form of “ascribe” — attribute or credit to
From this reading The attempt was therefore ascribed simply to a desire for plunder; that it might have political significance was not even publicly suggested.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
installation from which a military force initiates operations
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
the two together, not just one
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
cabledverbUS /ˈkeɪbəld/
past form of “cable” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
being joined in close association
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The attempt was therefore ascribed simply to a desire for plunder; that it might have political significance was not even publicly suggested.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
EmbassynounUS /ˈembəsi/
a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
divisible by two
From this reading The attempt was therefore ascribed simply to a desire for plunder; that it might have political significance was not even publicly suggested.
apart from; not including
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
set up or found
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The attempt was therefore ascribed simply to a desire for plunder; that it might have political significance was not even publicly suggested.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
a single distinct event
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
a message received and understood
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
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 So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
engage in
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The attempt was therefore ascribed simply to a desire for plunder; that it might have political significance was not even publicly suggested.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
not any; not one
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
no person; not anyone
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
and nothing more
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
Ouro
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From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading The attempt was therefore ascribed simply to a desire for plunder; that it might have political significance was not even publicly suggested.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading The attempt was therefore ascribed simply to a desire for plunder; that it might have political significance was not even publicly suggested.
Preto
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From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading The attempt was therefore ascribed simply to a desire for plunder; that it might have political significance was not even publicly suggested.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
ratnounUS /ræt/
any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
Risdon
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From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
RutilenounUS /ˈruːtil/
a mineral consisting of titanium dioxide in crystalline form; occurs in metamorphic and plutonic rocks and is a major source of titanium
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading The attempt was therefore ascribed simply to a desire for plunder; that it might have political significance was not even publicly suggested.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
and nothing more
From this reading The attempt was therefore ascribed simply to a desire for plunder; that it might have political significance was not even publicly suggested.
smallestadjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːləst/
superlative of “small” — limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
move an implement through
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
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 He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The attempt was therefore ascribed simply to a desire for plunder; that it might have political significance was not even publicly suggested.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
believed likely
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The attempted burglary at the American Embassy made quite a stir, not only in Berlin but in America.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The attempt was therefore ascribed simply to a desire for plunder; that it might have political significance was not even publicly suggested.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
Topham
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From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That it did not make a greater one was due to the fact that no one except Rutile and Topham suspected that it was anything more than the simple attempt at burglary that it seemed; and both Rutile and Topham had their own reasons for concealing their suspicions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He therefore found so little on which to base a story, that he cabled only a vague surmise that nobody paid any attention to.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So far as Rutile knew, Risdon was the only one to smell even the smallest rat; and Risdon, having absolutely no information concerning the letter Topham had brought, knew nothing that connected Ouro Preto with the incident.
