used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
react verbally
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
buzzverbUS /bʌz/
make a buzzing sound
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It is a voice singularly rich and melodious, a voice which one would think could not readily lie.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
evasionnounUS /ɪˈveɪʒən/
a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
falteringnounUS /ˈfɔːltərɪŋ/
the act of pausing uncertainly
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
humverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is a voice singularly rich and melodious, a voice which one would think could not readily lie.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading It is a voice singularly rich and melodious, a voice which one would think could not readily lie.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
melodiousadjectiveUS /məˈloʊdiəs/
having a musical sound; especially a pleasing tune
From this reading It is a voice singularly rich and melodious, a voice which one would think could not readily lie.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a voice singularly rich and melodious, a voice which one would think could not readily lie.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
without much difficulty
From this reading It is a voice singularly rich and melodious, a voice which one would think could not readily lie.
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
possessing material wealth
From this reading It is a voice singularly rich and melodious, a voice which one would think could not readily lie.
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
express in words
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading It is a voice singularly rich and melodious, a voice which one would think could not readily lie.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
in or at that place or location
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It is a voice singularly rich and melodious, a voice which one would think could not readily lie.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
Westray
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From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
in or at the place that
From this reading A hum runs through the crowded court, an indescribable buzz and movement of excitement, but there is joy and relief on many a face, where hitherto doubt and perplexity had reigned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The answer comes in a clear and distinct voice, a voice in which there is neither faltering nor evasion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It is a voice singularly rich and melodious, a voice which one would think could not readily lie.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Say, prisoner at the bar, are you or are you not guilty of the murder of Lord Westray?”
