adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
AccordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
accountnounUS /əˈkaʊnt/
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Whatever the cause, after three hours' deliberation the jury returned a verdict of "Not Guilty."
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
anxiousadjectiveUS /ˈæŋkʃəs/
eagerly desirous
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Whatever the cause, after three hours' deliberation the jury returned a verdict of "Not Guilty."
choirnounUS /ˈkwaɪər/
a chorus that sings as part of a religious ceremony
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
churchnounUS /tʃɜːrtʃ/
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
convictionnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃən/
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
dangernounUS /ˈdeɪndʒər/
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
decisionnounUS /dɪˈsɪʒən/
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
deliberationnounUS /dɪˌlɪbərˈeɪʃən/
(usually plural) discussion of all sides of a question
From this reading Whatever the cause, after three hours' deliberation the jury returned a verdict of "Not Guilty."
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
distinctlyadverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋktli/
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
favournounUS /ˈfeɪvər/
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
GuiltyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪlti/
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Whatever the cause, after three hours' deliberation the jury returned a verdict of "Not Guilty."
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
homicidaladjectiveUS /ˌhɑːməˈsaɪdəl/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
hoursnounUS /ˈaʊərz/
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
jurymen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
loseverbUS /luːz/
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
maniacnounUS /ˈmeɪniæk/
an insane person
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
membernounUS /ˈmembər/
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
opportunitynounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnəti/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
reasonnounUS /ˈriːzən/
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Whatever the cause, after three hours' deliberation the jury returned a verdict of "Not Guilty."
SaturdaynounUS /ˈsætərdi/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
singverbUS /sɪŋ/
deliver by singing
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
spitenounUS /spaɪt/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
summing-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
SundaynounUS /ˈsʌndeɪ/
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
unexpectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪd/
not expected or anticipated
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
unshakenadjectiveUS /ənˈʃeɪkən/
unshaken in purpose
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But it was Saturday night; if they could not come to a decision they were in danger of being locked up over Sunday.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading Whatever the cause, after three hours' deliberation the jury returned a verdict of "Not Guilty."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In spite of a summing-up distinctly favourable to the prisoner, the jury were out three hours.
WhateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever the cause, after three hours' deliberation the jury returned a verdict of "Not Guilty."
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading For this reason the gentleman who held an obstinate and unshaken belief that the crime was the work of a homicidal maniac found an unexpected ally in a prominent member of a church choir who was down to sing a solo in his church on Sunday, and was anxious not to lose such an opportunity for distinction.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading According to one account of their proceedings, told to the writer, there was at first a majority of the jurymen in favour of conviction.
