Chapter XI

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading NICK CONFIRMS A THEORY.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

later than; following

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

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From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

a room used primarily for sleeping

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

an occurrence of something

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

third-person singular of “confirm” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading NICK CONFIRMS A THEORY.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

a movement into or inward

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

set up or found

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

and nothing more

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading NICK CONFIRMS A THEORY.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

a human being

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

with little or no delay

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

from that place or that time

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading NICK CONFIRMS A THEORY.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

a special situation

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Thence they were conducted to the study, and shown just how the deceased had been found lying on the floor.

not known

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

(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 After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

in or at the place that

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

which person or people

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The jury--several of whom had had experience in this sort of thing and knew what was required of them--promptly brought in a verdict that “the deceased had come to his death at the hands of some person or persons unknown.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading The jury, who had been entering with Nick Carter and Patsy, were ushered into the bedroom where the remains of Andrew Anderton lay.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading After that, the coroner addressed the jury at some length, telling them all he knew about the case--which was not much--and asking them to find a verdict that would give the police something to work on.