used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While you are doing this, I will take a look round."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
Brodribb
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From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
a state at a particular time
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading While you are doing this, I will take a look round."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
encouragingadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ/
giving courage or confidence or hope
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
set up or found
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
Jervis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
jotnounUS /dʒɑːt/
a brief (and hurriedly handwritten) note
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
and nothing more
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
immediately past
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading While you are doing this, I will take a look round."
engage in
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
précis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
with low volume
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading While you are doing this, I will take a look round."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
subpoenaedverbUS /səˈpiːnəd/
past form of “subpoena” — serve or summon with a subpoena
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
carry out
From this reading While you are doing this, I will take a look round."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While you are doing this, I will take a look round."
Thorndyke
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From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
(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 "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At this moment Thorndyke quietly slipped out of the room, and I proceeded to make a detailed examination of the body: in which occupation I was interrupted at intervals by requests from the lawyer that I should refresh his memory.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading While you are doing this, I will take a look round."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I think," said he, "that as we shall all undoubtedly be subpoenaed by the coroner, it would be well to put together a few notes of the facts.
produce a literary work
From this reading "We might find a more cheerful place to write in," grumbled Mr. Brodribb; "however--" Without finishing the sentence, he sat down at the table, and, having found some sermon paper, dipped a pen in the ink by way of encouraging his thoughts.
writing-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I see there is a writing-table by the window, and I would propose that you, Brodribb, just jot down a _précis_ of the statement that you heard last night, while Jervis notes down the exact condition of the body.
