used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
accededverbUS /ækˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
affidavitnounUS /ˌæfəˈdeɪvət/
written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
any person at all
From this reading He doesn’t charge anybody with the crime, as you will see by reading a copy of the order.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
basingverbUS /ˈbeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “base” — use as a basis for; found on
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
brother-in-lawnounUS /ˈbrʌðərɪnlɔː/
a brother by marriage
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He doesn’t charge anybody with the crime, as you will see by reading a copy of the order.
COMPLAINSverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnz/
third-person singular of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)
From this reading He doesn’t charge anybody with the crime, as you will see by reading a copy of the order.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading He doesn’t charge anybody with the crime, as you will see by reading a copy of the order.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
doesn't
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From this reading He doesn’t charge anybody with the crime, as you will see by reading a copy of the order.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “I want you to understand, Oliver,” explained the Sheriff, “that this is none of my doing.
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “I want you to understand, Oliver,” explained the Sheriff, “that this is none of my doing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
Gooch
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From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
grudginglyadverbUS /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋli/
in a grudging manner
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He doesn’t charge anybody with the crime, as you will see by reading a copy of the order.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I want you to understand, Oliver,” explained the Sheriff, “that this is none of my doing.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I want you to understand, Oliver,” explained the Sheriff, “that this is none of my doing.
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 The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I want you to understand, Oliver,” explained the Sheriff, “that this is none of my doing.
not one, and not any
From this reading “I want you to understand, Oliver,” explained the Sheriff, “that this is none of my doing.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
OLIVERnounUS /ˈɑːləvər/
United States jazz musician who influenced the style of Louis Armstrong (1885-1938)
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
prosecutingverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He doesn’t charge anybody with the crime, as you will see by reading a copy of the order.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He doesn’t charge anybody with the crime, as you will see by reading a copy of the order.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
swampverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I want you to understand, Oliver,” explained the Sheriff, “that this is none of my doing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading OLIVER COMPLAINS Three days later, the Sheriff of the County served papers on Oliver October.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The prosecuting attorney had refused to lay the matter before the grand jury, as requested by Horace Gooch, but had grudgingly acceded to his demand that an official investigation be instituted and carried to a definite conclusion by the authorities.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “I want you to understand, Oliver,” explained the Sheriff, “that this is none of my doing.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “I want you to understand, Oliver,” explained the Sheriff, “that this is none of my doing.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He doesn’t charge anybody with the crime, as you will see by reading a copy of the order.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He doesn’t charge anybody with the crime, as you will see by reading a copy of the order.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I want you to understand, Oliver,” explained the Sheriff, “that this is none of my doing.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Gooch has obtained an order from the court, calling for a search of the swamp and your premises, basing his affidavit on the suspicion that his brother-in-law came to his death by foul means and—er—so on.
