used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
appraisement
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From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
BurnhamnounUS /ˈbɜːrnəm/
United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
Burnham'snounUS /ˈbɜːrnəmz/
possessive form of “burnham” — United States architect who designed the first important skyscraper with a skeleton (1846-1912)
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then he called Simon Craft to the witness-stand.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE EVIDENCE IN THE CASE.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
court-room
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From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
the skilled practice of a practical occupation
From this reading Then he called Simon Craft to the witness-stand.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading There was a stir of excitement in the room; every one was curious to see this witness and to hear his evidence.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
divisible by two
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There was a stir of excitement in the room; every one was curious to see this witness and to hear his evidence.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE EVIDENCE IN THE CASE.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading There was a stir of excitement in the room; every one was curious to see this witness and to hear his evidence.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
filesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he called Simon Craft to the witness-stand.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading There was a stir of excitement in the room; every one was curious to see this witness and to hear his evidence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE EVIDENCE IN THE CASE.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
inventorynounUS /ˌɪnvənˈtɔːri/
a detailed list of all the items in stock
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
issuingnounUS /ˈɪʃuːɪŋ/
the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
the literary culture
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was a stir of excitement in the room; every one was curious to see this witness and to hear his evidence.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
Register'snounUS /ˈredʒɪstərz/
possessive form of “register” — an official written record of names or events or transactions
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There was a stir of excitement in the room; every one was curious to see this witness and to hear his evidence.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was a stir of excitement in the room; every one was curious to see this witness and to hear his evidence.
Sharpman
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From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
SimonnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading Then he called Simon Craft to the witness-stand.
move an implement through
From this reading There was a stir of excitement in the room; every one was curious to see this witness and to hear his evidence.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVIDENCE IN THE CASE.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he called Simon Craft to the witness-stand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a stir of excitement in the room; every one was curious to see this witness and to hear his evidence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was a stir of excitement in the room; every one was curious to see this witness and to hear his evidence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
at the time that
From this reading When court opened on Saturday morning, all the persons interested in the Burnham suit were present, and the court-room was crowded to even a greater extent than it had been on the previous day.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Sharpman began the proceedings by offering in evidence the files of the Register's court, showing the date of Robert Burnham's death, the issuing of letters of administration to his widow, and the inventory and appraisement of his personal estate.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading There was a stir of excitement in the room; every one was curious to see this witness and to hear his evidence.
witness-stand
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From this reading Then he called Simon Craft to the witness-stand.
