used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Where is Noel Draycott?" was the question, set in staring capitals, which faced newspaper readers day after day.
amateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
Cantyre
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From this reading It had got into the papers; to the disgust of the Earl of Cantyre, it had become, in a sense, the topic of the hour.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading "Where is Noel Draycott?" was the question, set in staring capitals, which faced newspaper readers day after day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Where is Noel Draycott?" was the question, set in staring capitals, which faced newspaper readers day after day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading It had got into the papers; to the disgust of the Earl of Cantyre, it had become, in a sense, the topic of the hour.
Draycott
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From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
From this reading It had got into the papers; to the disgust of the Earl of Cantyre, it had become, in a sense, the topic of the hour.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading "Where is Noel Draycott?" was the question, set in staring capitals, which faced newspaper readers day after day.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It had got into the papers; to the disgust of the Earl of Cantyre, it had become, in a sense, the topic of the hour.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It had got into the papers; to the disgust of the Earl of Cantyre, it had become, in a sense, the topic of the hour.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
how
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From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had got into the papers; to the disgust of the Earl of Cantyre, it had become, in a sense, the topic of the hour.
incapacitynounUS /ˌɪnkəˈpæsəti/
lack of intellectual power
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
ineffectiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It had got into the papers; to the disgust of the Earl of Cantyre, it had become, in a sense, the topic of the hour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where is Noel Draycott?" was the question, set in staring capitals, which faced newspaper readers day after day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had got into the papers; to the disgust of the Earl of Cantyre, it had become, in a sense, the topic of the hour.
LatestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
lordshipnounUS /ˈlɔːrdʃɪp/
a title used to address any British peer except a duke and extended to a bishop or a judge
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading "Where is Noel Draycott?" was the question, set in staring capitals, which faced newspaper readers day after day.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It had got into the papers; to the disgust of the Earl of Cantyre, it had become, in a sense, the topic of the hour.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Where is Noel Draycott?" was the question, set in staring capitals, which faced newspaper readers day after day.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading "Where is Noel Draycott?" was the question, set in staring capitals, which faced newspaper readers day after day.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading It had got into the papers; to the disgust of the Earl of Cantyre, it had become, in a sense, the topic of the hour.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Where is Noel Draycott?" was the question, set in staring capitals, which faced newspaper readers day after day.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading "Where is Noel Draycott?" was the question, set in staring capitals, which faced newspaper readers day after day.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
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 Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had got into the papers; to the disgust of the Earl of Cantyre, it had become, in a sense, the topic of the hour.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading It had got into the papers; to the disgust of the Earl of Cantyre, it had become, in a sense, the topic of the hour.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Latest Story Days became weeks, and the mystery of what had become of Noel Draycott was a mystery still.
at the time that
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where is Noel Draycott?" was the question, set in staring capitals, which faced newspaper readers day after day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Where is Noel Draycott?" was the question, set in staring capitals, which faced newspaper readers day after day.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The official methods of dealing with his house and grounds were bad enough, but when it came to the amateur detective, his lordship drew the line.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The usual things were said about the incapacity of Scotland Yard; and people were assured by the morning and evening Press that the whole affair was but another illustration of how ineffective our detective service really is.
