used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
Chandos
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From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
condemnationnounUS /ˌkɑːndəmˈneɪʃən/
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
carefully weighed
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
an old word for “before”
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
felon's
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From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
a man of refinement
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
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 The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
prevalentadjectiveUS /ˈprevələnt/
most frequent or common
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
on the contrary
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
suffocationnounUS /ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/
killing by depriving of oxygen
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
the act of testing something
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
except if; if not
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The court was crowded to suffocation; but the spectators had a long time to wait ere they had the pleasure of seeing a gentleman placed in the felon's dock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
which person or people
From this reading Those who are knowing in such things considered the arrangement as rather ominous: Friday being looked upon as an excellent day for condemnation.
WinslownounUS /ˈwɪnzloʊ/
English colonial administrator who traveled to America on the Mayflower and served as the first governor of the Plymouth Colony (1595-1655)
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The court was occupied during the greater part of the morning with cases of small interest; and, between two and three in the afternoon, the crowd began in some degree to diminish; many persons growing tired, and a belief becoming prevalent that the cause would not be tried that day.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Moreover, it appeared likely that the case would occupy two days, unless it was early called on, as the number of witnesses was considerable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was the morning of Thursday, and generally understood that the trial of Mr. Chandos Winslow, for the murder of his late father's steward, would come on that day.
