used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Winters bore a bad reputation, and had long been known to the police; that:
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Winters bore a bad reputation, and had long been known to the police; that:
cause to be bored
From this reading Winters bore a bad reputation, and had long been known to the police; that:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I found much to read, but little to please me in them.
an occurrence of something
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading It was only necessary to scan their columns to learn that:
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
Coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
set up or found
From this reading I found much to read, but little to please me in them.
fulsomelyadverb
in an unctuous manner
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winters bore a bad reputation, and had long been known to the police; that:
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
idlenessnounUS /ˈaɪdəlnəs/
having no employment
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
Inspector'snounUS /ˌɪnˈspektərz/
possessive form of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Winters bore a bad reputation, and had long been known to the police; that:
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It was only necessary to scan their columns to learn that:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I found much to read, but little to please me in them.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Winters bore a bad reputation, and had long been known to the police; that:
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I found much to read, but little to please me in them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I found much to read, but little to please me in them.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was only necessary to scan their columns to learn that:
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only necessary to scan their columns to learn that:
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I found much to read, but little to please me in them.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
praisingadjectiveUS /ˈpreɪzɪŋ/
full of or giving praise
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
PROSECUTIONnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I found much to read, but little to please me in them.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Winters bore a bad reputation, and had long been known to the police; that:
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
scanverbUS /skæn/
examine minutely or intensely
From this reading It was only necessary to scan their columns to learn that:
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was only necessary to scan their columns to learn that:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was only necessary to scan their columns to learn that:
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I found much to read, but little to please me in them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I found much to read, but little to please me in them.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
unstintedly
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From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
WintersnounUS /ˈwɪntərz/
plural of “winter” — the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE PROSECUTION AND THE PRISONER The next day was Sunday, and I passed it in restless impatience over the enforced idleness, occupying myself as far as I could with the newspaper reports of the Coroner's hearing.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading With few exceptions they accepted the police version of the case, treating Winters almost as a convicted criminal and praising unstintedly, in some cases fulsomely, the work of the Inspector's department.
