used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
assizenoun
the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
for the reason that
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
Bottlesby
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From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Six years have passed since the events narrated in the last chapter transpired.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
deliriumnounUS /dɪˈlɪriəm/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
destructionnounUS /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
take in liquids
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Six years have passed since the events narrated in the last chapter transpired.
a social unit living together
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Six years have passed since the events narrated in the last chapter transpired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Six years have passed since the events narrated in the last chapter transpired.
inflammationnounUS /ˌɪnfləˈmeɪʃən/
a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
Joe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
immediately past
From this reading Six years have passed since the events narrated in the last chapter transpired.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
McGullet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading Six years have passed since the events narrated in the last chapter transpired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Six years have passed since the events narrated in the last chapter transpired.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
ravedverbUS /reɪvd/
past form of “rave” — participate in an all-night techno dance party
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
Richard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Six years have passed since the events narrated in the last chapter transpired.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Six years have passed since the events narrated in the last chapter transpired.
slayingnounUS /ˈsleɪɪŋ/
unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Six years have passed since the events narrated in the last chapter transpired.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Judge McGullet, Sheriff Bottlesby and Old Joe Porter, have in the interval been summoned to attend the last assize.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading Six years have passed since the events narrated in the last chapter transpired.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
tremens
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From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The latter died of delirium tremens, and it was whispered around that his family were afraid to bring a physician, because he raved so of the treacherous slaying of Richard Ashton.
a late time of life
From this reading Six years have passed since the events narrated in the last chapter transpired.
but in spite of that
From this reading The judge was said to have died of brain fever, and the sheriff of inflammation; yet it is an open secret that drink was the real agent in their destruction.
