used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
speak to
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
a quantity of money
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
attestedadjectiveUS /əˈtestɪd/
established as genuine
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Sidney scampered up to take his position beside him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
ContinentnounUS /ˈkɑːntənənt/
one of the large landmasses of the earth
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
Cumshaw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
defendantsnounUS /dɪˈfendənts/
plural of “defendant” — a person or institution against whom an action is brought in a court of law; the person being sued or accused
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
to come or go into
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
Goodham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sidney scampered up to take his position beside him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
HoustonnounUS /ˈhjuːstən/
the largest city in Texas; located in southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico; site of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/
the smallest possible quantity
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Sidney scampered up to take his position beside him.
practicingverbUS /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Sidney scampered up to take his position beside him.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Second, that he is now dead, and came to his death in the manner attested to by the coroner of Sam Houston Continent.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
Silas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
specificationsnounUS /ˌspesəfəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “specification” — a detailed description of design criteria for a piece of work
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
stipulationsnounUS /ˌstɪpjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “stipulation” — (law) an agreement or concession made by parties in a judicial proceeding (or by their attorneys) relating to the business before the court; must be in writing unless they are part of the court record
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
carry out
From this reading Sidney scampered up to take his position beside him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
the act of testing something
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sidney scampered up to take his position beside him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The charges and specifications were duly read, the three defendants pleaded not guilty, and then Goodham advanced with a paper in his hand to address the court.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The trial got started the next morning with a minimum amount of objections from Sidney.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your Honor, the prosecution wishes, subject to agreement of the defense, to enter the following stipulations, to wit: First, that the late Silas Cumshaw was a practicing politician within the meaning of the law.
