used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Councillor Donovan met Darwen afterwards.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "You seem to be having a run of bad luck, Mr Darwen."
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
corroboratedverbUS /kərˈɑːbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
Councillornoun
a member of a council
From this reading Councillor Donovan met Darwen afterwards.
Darwen
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From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
Donovan
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From this reading Councillor Donovan met Darwen afterwards.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
the act of departing
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "You seem to be having a run of bad luck, Mr Darwen."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
and nothing more
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "You seem to be having a run of bad luck, Mr Darwen."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
the force of workers available
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Councillor Donovan met Darwen afterwards.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You seem to be having a run of bad luck, Mr Darwen."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
plankverbUS /plæŋk/
cover with planks
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "You seem to be having a run of bad luck, Mr Darwen."
scaffoldingnounUS /ˈskæfəldɪŋ/
a system of scaffolds
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "You seem to be having a run of bad luck, Mr Darwen."
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
express in words
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
at the time that
From this reading Darwen gave evidence that he was going up to tell the man to be more careful as he had just dropped an iron bar, when he tried to get up on his feet and slipped off the plank.
which person or people
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Several men who had been working there at the time corroborated his evidence, and a verdict of 'accidental death' was brought in--with a censure on the foreman for allowing an intoxicated man to go up on high scaffolding.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading A few days later, the inquest on the man who had been killed at the works was held.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You seem to be having a run of bad luck, Mr Darwen."
