used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He testified that he recognized them as the usual pellets carried by physicians for hypodermic use.
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
chemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
gotten under control
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
dissolvedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɑːlvd/
(of solid matter) reduced to a liquid form
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
druggistnounUS /ˈdrʌɡɪst/
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He testified that he recognized them as the usual pellets carried by physicians for hypodermic use.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
hypodermicnounUS /ˌhaɪpəˈdɜːrmɪk/
a piston syringe that is fitted with a hypodermic needle for giving injections
From this reading He testified that he recognized them as the usual pellets carried by physicians for hypodermic use.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
morphinenounUS /ˈmɔːrfin/
an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
Munson
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From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
pelletsnounUS /ˈpeləts/
plural of “pellet” — a small sphere
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
pharmacistnounUS /ˈfɑːrməsɪst/
a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
physiciansnounUS /fəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He testified that he recognized them as the usual pellets carried by physicians for hypodermic use.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
PROSECUTIONnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading THE PROSECUTION RESTS.
qualifiedadjectiveUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪd/
meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He testified that he recognized them as the usual pellets carried by physicians for hypodermic use.
RESTSnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading THE PROSECUTION RESTS.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
resumptionnounUS /rɪˈzʌmpʃən/
beginning again
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading He testified that he recognized them as the usual pellets carried by physicians for hypodermic use.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He testified that he recognized them as the usual pellets carried by physicians for hypodermic use.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROSECUTION RESTS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
the act of testing something
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
the act of using
From this reading He testified that he recognized them as the usual pellets carried by physicians for hypodermic use.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He testified that he recognized them as the usual pellets carried by physicians for hypodermic use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading These he dissolved in water, and then submitted to chemical tests, from the results of which he pronounced them to be morphine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He examined the pellets contained in the bottle identified by the professional nurse as the one which she had given to Mr. Munson.
which person or people
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The first witness called, on the resumption of the trial, was a druggist, named Newton, who qualified as an expert pharmacist and chemist.
