used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INFLUENTIAL FRIEND.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
BossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
an occurrence of something
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
Coggswell
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From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
conspiratorsnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
containverbUS /kənˈteɪn/
include or contain; have as a component
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
dealernounUS /ˈdiːlər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
an act that fails
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
frame-upnoun
an act that incriminates someone on a false charge
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN INFLUENTIAL FRIEND.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
Hines
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From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
how
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From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
INFLUENTIALadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading AN INFLUENTIAL FRIEND.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
Jake
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From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
jurorsnounUS /ˈdʒʊrərz/
plural of “juror” — someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
the force of workers available
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
having a point
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
reputableadjectiveUS /ˈrepjətəbəl/
having a good reputation
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
SheridannounUS /ˈʃerɪdən/
Irish playwright remembered for his satirical comedies of manners (1751-1816)
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
move stealthily
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
stampsnounUS /stæmps/
plural of “stamp” — the distinctive form in which a thing is made
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
summingverbUS /ˈsʌmɪŋ/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
required or under orders
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
tremulouslyadverbUS /ˈtremjələsli/
in a tremulous manner
From this reading As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
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 As Jake Hines tremulously informed Boss Coggswell, the jury had brought in a verdict of "Not guilty" in the case of Owen Sheridan.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
Warren'snounUS /ˈwɔːrənz/
possessive form of “warren” — United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
look attentively
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading That one little slip on the part of the conspirators--their failure to put on the package sufficient stamps to cover the weight of the watch it was supposed to contain--enabled Judge Lawrence to convince the jurors that his client was the victim of a "frame-up."
which person or people
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
wholesaleadverbUS /ˈhoʊlseɪl/
at a wholesale price
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In his summing up he showed how the wholesale liquor dealer, William Warren, could easily have deceived the two reputable business men who testified that they had seen the watch placed in the package.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading He pointed out that both of these witnesses had admitted that during the walk to the post office the package had been in Warren’s pocket.
