used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
(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 LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
the lower side of anything
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
bruisesnounUS /ˈbruːzəz/
plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading The Judge had had time to regain his composure, though he was still slightly pale and nervous.
Corrigan
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From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
the first light of day
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
DEFIEDverbUS /dɪˈfaɪd/
inflected form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
deputiesnounUS /ˈdepjətiz/
plural of “deputy” — someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
ghostlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡoʊstli/
resembling or characteristic of a phantom
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
destroyed or killed
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
a single distinct event
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
injuredadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
INVOKEDverbUS /ˌɪnˈvoʊkt/
past form of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
Judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
set down according to a plan
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
Lindman
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From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
easily agitated
From this reading The Judge had had time to regain his composure, though he was still slightly pale and nervous.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading The Judge had had time to regain his composure, though he was still slightly pale and nervous.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
regainverbUS /rɪˈɡeɪn/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading The Judge had had time to regain his composure, though he was still slightly pale and nervous.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading He got a record from out of the safe, pulled out the bottom drawer, of a series filled with legal documents and miscellaneous articles, laid the record book on the floor and shoved the drawer in over it.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The Judge had had time to regain his composure, though he was still slightly pale and nervous.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
in the near future
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
not in physical motion
From this reading The Judge had had time to regain his composure, though he was still slightly pale and nervous.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Judge had had time to regain his composure, though he was still slightly pale and nervous.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Judge had had time to regain his composure, though he was still slightly pale and nervous.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
a shaky motion
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading LAW INVOKED AND DEFIED As soon as the deputies had gone, two of them nursing injured heads, and all exhibiting numerous bruises, Judge Lindman rose and dressed.
versionnounUS /ˈvɜːrʒən/
an interpretation of a matter from a particular viewpoint
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
which person or people
From this reading An hour later he was facing Corrigan, who on getting a report of the incident from one of the deputies, had hurried to get the Judge's version.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading In the ghostly light preceding the dawn he went to the safe, his fingers trembling so that he made difficult work with the combination.
