adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
bagnounUS /bæɡ/
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
Bashwood
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From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We needn’t waste time now by going into details.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
captainnounUS /ˈkæptən/
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “I believe it was the captain himself who poisoned her husband!”
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
DefensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading We needn’t waste time now by going into details.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
exclaimedverbUS /ɪkˈskleɪmd/
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
foldedverbUS /ˈfoʊldəd/
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
goingnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading We needn’t waste time now by going into details.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I believe it was the captain himself who poisoned her husband!”
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
husbandnounUS /ˈhʌzbənd/
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading “I believe it was the captain himself who poisoned her husband!”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
InstructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We needn’t waste time now by going into details.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
likeverbUS /laɪk/
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
needn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We needn’t waste time now by going into details.
noticingverbUS /ˈnoʊtɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
pamphletnounUS /ˈpæmflət/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading “I believe it was the captain himself who poisoned her husband!”
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
producedverbUS /prəˈduːst/
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
readverbUS /red/
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
ReportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
servedverbUS /sɜːrvd/
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I believe it was the captain himself who poisoned her husband!”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading We needn’t waste time now by going into details.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
TrialnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/
the act of testing something
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “I don’t believe she used it, if it did come to her!” exclaimed Mr. Bashwood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I believe it was the captain himself who poisoned her husband!”
wastenounUS /weɪst/
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading We needn’t waste time now by going into details.
WepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We needn’t waste time now by going into details.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading “I believe it was the captain himself who poisoned her husband!”
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
youngeradjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡər/
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Bashwood the younger, without noticing the interruption, folded up the Instructions for the Defense, which had now served their purpose, put them back in his bag, and produced a printed pamphlet in their place.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Here is one of the published Reports of the Trial,” he said, “which you can read at your leisure, if you like.
