Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

speak to

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

close at the end of a session

From this reading "Before you adjourn, sir, if you please," replied Epplewhite, "I should like to make a statement--evidence, in fact, sir.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Before you adjourn, sir, if you please," replied Epplewhite, "I should like to make a statement--evidence, in fact, sir.

terminate

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

every person

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading "Before you adjourn, sir, if you please," replied Epplewhite, "I should like to make a statement--evidence, in fact, sir.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

-ing form of “exclude” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading "Before you adjourn, sir, if you please," replied Epplewhite, "I should like to make a statement--evidence, in fact, sir.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The Coroner, following Hawthwaite's glance, nodded to him.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The Coroner, following Hawthwaite's glance, nodded to him.

the act of departing

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Coroner, following Hawthwaite's glance, nodded to him.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The Coroner, following Hawthwaite's glance, nodded to him.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Before you adjourn, sir, if you please," replied Epplewhite, "I should like to make a statement--evidence, in fact, sir.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Before you adjourn, sir, if you please," replied Epplewhite, "I should like to make a statement--evidence, in fact, sir.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading "You wish to make some observation, Mr. Epplewhite?" he inquired.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Before you adjourn, sir, if you please," replied Epplewhite, "I should like to make a statement--evidence, in fact, sir.

engage in

From this reading "You wish to make some observation, Mr. Epplewhite?" he inquired.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

the head of a city government

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading The Coroner, following Hawthwaite's glance, nodded to him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading "You wish to make some observation, Mr. Epplewhite?" he inquired.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Before you adjourn, sir, if you please," replied Epplewhite, "I should like to make a statement--evidence, in fact, sir.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Before you adjourn, sir, if you please," replied Epplewhite, "I should like to make a statement--evidence, in fact, sir.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Before you adjourn, sir, if you please," replied Epplewhite, "I should like to make a statement--evidence, in fact, sir.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Before you adjourn, sir, if you please," replied Epplewhite, "I should like to make a statement--evidence, in fact, sir.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading "You wish to make some observation, Mr. Epplewhite?" he inquired.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading "Before you adjourn, sir, if you please," replied Epplewhite, "I should like to make a statement--evidence, in fact, sir.

the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

a merchant who owns or manages a shop

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

which person or people

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "You wish to make some observation, Mr. Epplewhite?" he inquired.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading THE VOLUNTARY WITNESS Everybody present, not excluding Brent, knew the man at whom the Superintendent of Police was staring, and who evidently wished to address the Coroner.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was Mr. Samuel John Epplewhite, an elderly, highly respectable tradesman of the town, and closely associated with that Forward Party in the Town Council of which the late Mayor had become the acknowledged leader; a man of substance and repute, who would not break in without serious reason upon proceedings of the sort then going on.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You wish to make some observation, Mr. Epplewhite?" he inquired.