used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
assassinationnounUS /əˌsæsəˈneɪʃən/
an attack intended to ruin someone's reputation
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
assorting
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From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
burialnounUS /ˈberiəl/
the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
caringnounUS /ˈkerɪŋ/
a loving feeling
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Guard-mounting was conducted without music, and the customary drills of the recruits were out of sight.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Guard-mounting was conducted without music, and the customary drills of the recruits were out of sight.
devolvedverbUS /dɪˈvɑːlvd/
past form of “devolve” — pass on or delegate to another
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
drillsnounUS /drɪlz/
plural of “drill” — a tool with a sharp point and cutting edges for making holes in hard materials (usually rotating rapidly or by repeated blows)
From this reading Guard-mounting was conducted without music, and the customary drills of the recruits were out of sight.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
apart from; not including
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
give expression to
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
garrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
GAUNTLETnounUS /ˈɡɔːntlət/
to offer or accept a challenge
From this reading WHOSE GAUNTLET?
the act of departing
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
Guard-mounting
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From this reading Guard-mounting was conducted without music, and the customary drills of the recruits were out of sight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Guard-mounting was conducted without music, and the customary drills of the recruits were out of sight.
absolutely essential
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
and nothing more
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Guard-mounting was conducted without music, and the customary drills of the recruits were out of sight.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
paralyzedadjectiveUS /ˈperəlaɪzd/
affected with paralysis
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading Guard-mounting was conducted without music, and the customary drills of the recruits were out of sight.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
sentriesnounUS /ˈsentriz/
plural of “sentry” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Guard-mounting was conducted without music, and the customary drills of the recruits were out of sight.
stablesnounUS /ˈsteɪbəlz/
plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
not in physical motion
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
storehousesnounUS /ˈstɔːrhaʊzəz/
plural of “storehouse” — a depository for goods
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
TelegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The garrison seemed still paralyzed by the shock, and except the sentries at the storehouses and stables, there was little appearance of military duty going on.
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
undertakernounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkər/
one whose business is the management of funerals
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading The duty of assorting the papers and caring for the property of the late officer had devolved upon Lieutenant Warner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Telegrams from relatives in the distant East had requested that the remains be sent thither by express for burial, and only a few hours after the accused murderer was taken into custody the body of the victim of the midnight assassination had been turned over to the undertaker in town for necessary preparations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Guard-mounting was conducted without music, and the customary drills of the recruits were out of sight.
belonging to which person
From this reading WHOSE GAUNTLET?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Guard-mounting was conducted without music, and the customary drills of the recruits were out of sight.
