the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
any person at all
From this reading HAS ANYBODY HERE SEEN KELLY?
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The inquest upon the body of Kivas Kelly was held upon the following day.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The medical testimony, though given by the most distinguished consulting expert of the city, was entirely inconclusive.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading The medical testimony, though given by the most distinguished consulting expert of the city, was entirely inconclusive.
consultingverbUS /kənˈsʌltɪŋ/
-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading The medical testimony, though given by the most distinguished consulting expert of the city, was entirely inconclusive.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The inquest upon the body of Kivas Kelly was held upon the following day.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading The medical testimony, though given by the most distinguished consulting expert of the city, was entirely inconclusive.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The medical testimony, though given by the most distinguished consulting expert of the city, was entirely inconclusive.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The body, the expert testified, showed evident marks of violence.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The medical testimony, though given by the most distinguished consulting expert of the city, was entirely inconclusive.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The inquest upon the body of Kivas Kelly was held upon the following day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The medical testimony, though given by the most distinguished consulting expert of the city, was entirely inconclusive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAS ANYBODY HERE SEEN KELLY?
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The inquest upon the body of Kivas Kelly was held upon the following day.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading HAS ANYBODY HERE SEEN KELLY?
inconclusiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈkluːsɪv/
not conclusive; not putting an end to doubt or question
From this reading The medical testimony, though given by the most distinguished consulting expert of the city, was entirely inconclusive.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading The inquest upon the body of Kivas Kelly was held upon the following day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
KELLYnounUS /ˈkeli/
United States circus clown (1898-1979)
From this reading HAS ANYBODY HERE SEEN KELLY?
Kivas
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From this reading The inquest upon the body of Kivas Kelly was held upon the following day.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading The body, the expert testified, showed evident marks of violence.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The medical testimony, though given by the most distinguished consulting expert of the city, was entirely inconclusive.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The medical testimony, though given by the most distinguished consulting expert of the city, was entirely inconclusive.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The inquest upon the body of Kivas Kelly was held upon the following day.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
and nothing more
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HAS ANYBODY HERE SEEN KELLY?
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The body, the expert testified, showed evident marks of violence.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
not in physical motion
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading The body, the expert testified, showed evident marks of violence.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading The medical testimony, though given by the most distinguished consulting expert of the city, was entirely inconclusive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The inquest upon the body of Kivas Kelly was held upon the following day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The medical testimony, though given by the most distinguished consulting expert of the city, was entirely inconclusive.
unfathomableadjectiveUS /ənˈfæðəməbəl/
of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The inquest upon the body of Kivas Kelly was held upon the following day.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading The body, the expert testified, showed evident marks of violence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The inquest upon the body of Kivas Kelly was held upon the following day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Far from offering any solution of what had now become an unfathomable mystery, it only made it deeper still.
