used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN COURT A few days were allowed to pass to obtain fresh captures.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading IN COURT A few days were allowed to pass to obtain fresh captures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
subject to appointment
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The magistrates were in force at the courthouse, and proceedings had begun before Ki Drownlands arrived in a light gig, with Zita at his side.
arsonnounUS /ˈɑːrsən/
malicious burning to destroy property
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The magistrates were in force at the courthouse, and proceedings had begun before Ki Drownlands arrived in a light gig, with Zita at his side.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
capturesnounUS /ˈkæptʃərz/
plural of “capture” — the act of forcibly dispossessing an owner of property
From this reading IN COURT A few days were allowed to pass to obtain fresh captures.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
CommissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading IN COURT A few days were allowed to pass to obtain fresh captures.
courthousenounUS /ˈkɔːrthaʊs/
a government building that houses the offices of a county government
From this reading The magistrates were in force at the courthouse, and proceedings had begun before Ki Drownlands arrived in a light gig, with Zita at his side.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN COURT A few days were allowed to pass to obtain fresh captures.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
Drownlands
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From this reading The magistrates were in force at the courthouse, and proceedings had begun before Ki Drownlands arrived in a light gig, with Zita at his side.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading IN COURT A few days were allowed to pass to obtain fresh captures.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The magistrates were in force at the courthouse, and proceedings had begun before Ki Drownlands arrived in a light gig, with Zita at his side.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading IN COURT A few days were allowed to pass to obtain fresh captures.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading The magistrates were in force at the courthouse, and proceedings had begun before Ki Drownlands arrived in a light gig, with Zita at his side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The magistrates were in force at the courthouse, and proceedings had begun before Ki Drownlands arrived in a light gig, with Zita at his side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN COURT A few days were allowed to pass to obtain fresh captures.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
KinounUS /kiː/
the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
From this reading The magistrates were in force at the courthouse, and proceedings had begun before Ki Drownlands arrived in a light gig, with Zita at his side.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
come into possession of
From this reading IN COURT A few days were allowed to pass to obtain fresh captures.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
on one occasion
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
go across or through
From this reading IN COURT A few days were allowed to pass to obtain fresh captures.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The magistrates were in force at the courthouse, and proceedings had begun before Ki Drownlands arrived in a light gig, with Zita at his side.
remandverbUS /rɪˈmænd/
refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
determined
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The magistrates were in force at the courthouse, and proceedings had begun before Ki Drownlands arrived in a light gig, with Zita at his side.
siftverbUS /sɪft/
move as if through a sieve
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading On a keen, frosty morning, those taken by the constable and the military, to the number of nearly forty persons, were brought before the magistrates for the preliminary examination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN COURT A few days were allowed to pass to obtain fresh captures.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
tumultuousadjectiveUS /ˌtuːˈmʌltʃuːəs/
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading It had been resolved that a Special Commission should be appointed to try the prisoners on the capital charges of burglary, arson, robbery, and tumultuous assembling to the disturbance of the peace, and the commission of acts of violence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN COURT A few days were allowed to pass to obtain fresh captures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The object of the magistrates on the present occasion was to sift the cases, and deal at once with those of a light nature, and remand such as were serious.
Zita
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The magistrates were in force at the courthouse, and proceedings had begun before Ki Drownlands arrived in a light gig, with Zita at his side.
