used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading No apology, however, being forthcoming, the law has to take its course.
arraignedverbUS /ərˈeɪnd/
past form of “arraign” — call before a court to answer an indictment
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
assaultingverbUS /əˈsɔːltɪŋ/
-ing form of “assault” — attack someone physically or emotionally
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Little interest is manifested in the case.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading No apology, however, being forthcoming, the law has to take its course.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading JIMMY'S DREAM.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading No apology, however, being forthcoming, the law has to take its course.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No apology, however, being forthcoming, the law has to take its course.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading No apology, however, being forthcoming, the law has to take its course.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Little interest is manifested in the case.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Little interest is manifested in the case.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Little interest is manifested in the case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading No apology, however, being forthcoming, the law has to take its course.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
JIMMY'SnounUS /ˈdʒɪmiz/
possessive form of “jimmy” — a short crowbar
From this reading JIMMY'S DREAM.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading No apology, however, being forthcoming, the law has to take its course.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Little interest is manifested in the case.
manifestedverbUS /ˈmænəfestəd/
past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
From this reading Little interest is manifested in the case.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
Moggridge
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From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
not any; not one
From this reading No apology, however, being forthcoming, the law has to take its course.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
St
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From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
carry out
From this reading No apology, however, being forthcoming, the law has to take its course.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
to-day
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From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
in or at the place that
From this reading I see before me (said Jimmy, savagely) a court, where I, James Moggridge, am arraigned on a charge of assaulting the editor of the _St. John's Gazette_ so as to cause death.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On being arrested I had pleaded guilty, and up to to-day it had been anticipated that the matter would be settled out of court.
