(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 Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
in addition
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an extraordinary trial, and the interest and excitement increased as it progressed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was an extraordinary trial, and the interest and excitement increased as it progressed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was an extraordinary trial, and the interest and excitement increased as it progressed.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
EdgarnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
else
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From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was an extraordinary trial, and the interest and excitement increased as it progressed.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was an extraordinary trial, and the interest and excitement increased as it progressed.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
Faradeane
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From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading It was an extraordinary trial, and the interest and excitement increased as it progressed.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was an extraordinary trial, and the interest and excitement increased as it progressed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an extraordinary trial, and the interest and excitement increased as it progressed.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
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 Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mr. Edgar looked round.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
Olivia
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From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
OLIVIA'S
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From this reading OLIVIA’S TESTIMONY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading It was an extraordinary trial, and the interest and excitement increased as it progressed.
on the contrary
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Mr. Edgar looked round.
cut with a saw
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
express in words
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
TESTIMONYnounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading OLIVIA’S TESTIMONY.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was an extraordinary trial, and the interest and excitement increased as it progressed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Olivia knew also--felt, rather than knew--that Faradeane had refused to tell the story of the murder to the counsel, as he had refused to tell it to every one else.
the act of testing something
From this reading It was an extraordinary trial, and the interest and excitement increased as it progressed.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Of course, the judge and all the lawyers saw plainly that Mr. Edgar knew nothing of the true facts, and that he was fighting in the dark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an extraordinary trial, and the interest and excitement increased as it progressed.
