used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
BossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
Coggswell
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From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
courtroomnounUS /ˈkɔːrtruːm/
a room in which a lawcourt sits
From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
delicacynounUS /ˈdeləkəsi/
the quality of being beautiful and delicate in appearance
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Hines grinned.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
Hines
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From this reading Hines grinned.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
I'll
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From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
Jake
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From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
and nothing more
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
information about recent and important events
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE STAND.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
Sheridan's
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From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
in the near future
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
be standing; be upright
From this reading ON THE STAND.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE STAND.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
the act of testing something
From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
at the time that
From this reading Boss Coggswell was not present in the courtroom when Owen Sheridan’s came up for trial.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not that he was not interested, nor was it a feeling of delicacy which kept him away; but he realized that his presence might excite comment and lend color to the accused man’s assertion that he was the victim of a conspiracy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
You'll
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From this reading “You’ll be there, of course, Jake,” he said to his subordinate, “and I’ll rely on you to bring me the news just as soon as a verdict is reached.”
