used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “This man is a witness for the defense,” cried Sydney, joyously pointing at Craig.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “This man is a witness for the defense,” cried Sydney, joyously pointing at Craig.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
boatswain's
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From this reading Sydney sprang to his feet and placed himself beside the boatswain’s mate.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION The loud knock on the door resounded through the tense stillness of the courtroom.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading “What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?” cried the president of the court, turning fiercely on O’Neil.
courtroomnounUS /ˈkɔːrtruːm/
a room in which a lawcourt sits
From this reading CONCLUSION The loud knock on the door resounded through the tense stillness of the courtroom.
Craig
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From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?” cried the president of the court, turning fiercely on O’Neil.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading “This man is a witness for the defense,” cried Sydney, joyously pointing at Craig.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading CONCLUSION The loud knock on the door resounded through the tense stillness of the courtroom.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Sydney sprang to his feet and placed himself beside the boatswain’s mate.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading “What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?” cried the president of the court, turning fiercely on O’Neil.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “This man is a witness for the defense,” cried Sydney, joyously pointing at Craig.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sydney sprang to his feet and placed himself beside the boatswain’s mate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sydney sprang to his feet and placed himself beside the boatswain’s mate.
intrusionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːʒən/
any entry into an area not previously occupied
From this reading “What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?” cried the president of the court, turning fiercely on O’Neil.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?” cried the president of the court, turning fiercely on O’Neil.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading “This man is a witness for the defense,” cried Sydney, joyously pointing at Craig.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading CONCLUSION The loud knock on the door resounded through the tense stillness of the courtroom.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading CONCLUSION The loud knock on the door resounded through the tense stillness of the courtroom.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “This man is a witness for the defense,” cried Sydney, joyously pointing at Craig.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading Sydney sprang to his feet and placed himself beside the boatswain’s mate.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading “What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?” cried the president of the court, turning fiercely on O’Neil.
O'Neil
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From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION The loud knock on the door resounded through the tense stillness of the courtroom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCLUSION The loud knock on the door resounded through the tense stillness of the courtroom.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Sydney sprang to his feet and placed himself beside the boatswain’s mate.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading “This man is a witness for the defense,” cried Sydney, joyously pointing at Craig.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading “What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?” cried the president of the court, turning fiercely on O’Neil.
resounded
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From this reading CONCLUSION The loud knock on the door resounded through the tense stillness of the courtroom.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Sydney sprang to his feet and placed himself beside the boatswain’s mate.
stalwartadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːlwərt/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading CONCLUSION The loud knock on the door resounded through the tense stillness of the courtroom.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading Sydney sprang to his feet and placed himself beside the boatswain’s mate.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading CONCLUSION The loud knock on the door resounded through the tense stillness of the courtroom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION The loud knock on the door resounded through the tense stillness of the courtroom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?” cried the president of the court, turning fiercely on O’Neil.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CONCLUSION The loud knock on the door resounded through the tense stillness of the courtroom.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sydney sprang to his feet and placed himself beside the boatswain’s mate.
a shaky motion
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?” cried the president of the court, turning fiercely on O’Neil.
unwarrantedadjectiveUS /ənˈwɔːrəntɪd/
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading “What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?” cried the president of the court, turning fiercely on O’Neil.
violentlyadverbUS /ˈvaɪələntli/
in a violent manner
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is the meaning of this unwarranted intrusion?” cried the president of the court, turning fiercely on O’Neil.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The door was thrown open violently and the stalwart figure of O’Neil, with Craig trembling beside him, stood on the threshold.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading “This man is a witness for the defense,” cried Sydney, joyously pointing at Craig.
