used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
BenjaminnounUS /ˈbendʒəmən/
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
comparedverbUS /kəmˈperd/
past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
feloniously
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From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
fraudulentlyadverbUS /ˈfrɔːduːləntli/
in a dishonest and fraudulent manner
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading “How say you, Benjamin Stansfield: are you guilty, or not guilty?”
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Guilty!” he replied.
How
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From this reading “How say you, Benjamin Stansfield: are you guilty, or not guilty?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
indolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪndələnt/
disinclined to work or exertion
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
industrynounUS /ˈɪndəstri/
the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
IVnoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IV—SLOW RECOVERY MRS.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
MARCHANT
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From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading IV—SLOW RECOVERY MRS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “How say you, Benjamin Stansfield: are you guilty, or not guilty?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “How say you, Benjamin Stansfield: are you guilty, or not guilty?”
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
having a point
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
recitedverbUS /rəˈsaɪtɪd/
past form of “recite” — recite in elocution
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
RECOVERYnounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading IV—SLOW RECOVERY MRS.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Guilty!” he replied.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
rumbleverbUS /ˈrʌmbəl/
make a low noise
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
express in words
From this reading “How say you, Benjamin Stansfield: are you guilty, or not guilty?”
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading IV—SLOW RECOVERY MRS.
Stansfield
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From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MARCHANT offered a pointed remark concerning the indolent habits of London folk as compared with the early rising and the continuous industry shown by people living in the country.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Benjamin Stansfield,” recited the clerk, seated below the judge, “you are charged for that you—feloniously and fraudulently—” A rumble of words.
