used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
cynicaladjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪkəl/
believing the worst of human nature and motives; having a sneering disbelief in e.g. selflessness of others
From this reading There was something intentionally sceptical, cynical, in his tone when, at last, he spoke:
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
the organ of sight
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
half-incredulously
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From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was something intentionally sceptical, cynical, in his tone when, at last, he spoke:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
intentionallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading There was something intentionally sceptical, cynical, in his tone when, at last, he spoke:
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
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 Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
immediately past
From this reading There was something intentionally sceptical, cynical, in his tone when, at last, he spoke:
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
Mallett
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From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
Mallett's
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From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
Meeking
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From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
a particular point in time
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading There was something intentionally sceptical, cynical, in his tone when, at last, he spoke:
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading There was something intentionally sceptical, cynical, in his tone when, at last, he spoke:
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading There was something intentionally sceptical, cynical, in his tone when, at last, he spoke:
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
not in physical motion
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
in or at that place or location
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There was something intentionally sceptical, cynical, in his tone when, at last, he spoke:
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
unmovedadjectiveUS /ənˈmuːvd/
emotionally unmoved
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading WHOSE VOICES?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was something intentionally sceptical, cynical, in his tone when, at last, he spoke:
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
at the time that
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
which person or people
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
belonging to which person
From this reading WHOSE VOICES?
in the company of; together with
From this reading So for a full moment the situation rested--there stood Mrs. Mallett, resolute and unmoved, in the box, with every eye in the crowded court fixed full upon her, and Meeking still gazing at her intently--and, of set purpose, half-incredulously.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Meeking, who by long experience knew the value of dramatic effect in the examination of witnesses, took full advantage of Mrs. Mallett's strange and unexpected announcement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He paused, staring at her--he knew well enough that when he stared other folk would stare too.
