used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a dull day in the court-room at Wilkesbarre.
(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 The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a dull day in the court-room at Wilkesbarre.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK TO THE BREAKER.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
benchesnounUS /ˈbentʃɪz/
plural of “bench” — a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
BREAKERnounUS /ˈbreɪkər/
a quarry worker who splits off blocks of stone
From this reading BACK TO THE BREAKER.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
court-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a dull day in the court-room at Wilkesbarre.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a dull day in the court-room at Wilkesbarre.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
having made preparations
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading It was a dull day in the court-room at Wilkesbarre.
ejectment
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
half-dozenadjectiveUS /ˈhæfdʌzən/
denoting a quantity consisting of six items or units
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a dull day in the court-room at Wilkesbarre.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a dull day in the court-room at Wilkesbarre.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
immediately past
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was a very uninteresting matter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
on the contrary
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACK TO THE BREAKER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BACK TO THE BREAKER.
the act of testing something
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
trialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading The jury trials had all been disposed of, and for the last hour or more the court had been listening to an argument on a rule for a new trial in an ejectment case.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading It was a very uninteresting matter.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very uninteresting matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a dull day in the court-room at Wilkesbarre.
which person or people
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
Wilkesbarre
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a dull day in the court-room at Wilkesbarre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every one had left the court-room with the exception of the court officers, a few lawyers, and a half-dozen spectators who seemed to be there for the purpose of resting on the benches rather than with any desire to hear the proceedings before the court.
