used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
anew
From this reading Lady Mason had again taken her seat with her veil raised, with Mrs. Orme on one side of her and her son on the other.
(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 On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOWING HOW JOHN KENNEBY AND BRIDGET BOLSTER BORE THEMSELVES IN COURT.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
BOLSTERverbUS /ˈboʊlstər/
support and strengthen
From this reading SHOWING HOW JOHN KENNEBY AND BRIDGET BOLSTER BORE THEMSELVES IN COURT.
cause to be bored
From this reading SHOWING HOW JOHN KENNEBY AND BRIDGET BOLSTER BORE THEMSELVES IN COURT.
BRIDGETnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒət/
Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland (453-523)
From this reading SHOWING HOW JOHN KENNEBY AND BRIDGET BOLSTER BORE THEMSELVES IN COURT.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading SHOWING HOW JOHN KENNEBY AND BRIDGET BOLSTER BORE THEMSELVES IN COURT.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
forgedadjectiveUS /fɔːrdʒd/
reproduced fraudulently
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
forgingnounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒɪŋ/
shaping metal by heating and hammering
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
brought together in one place
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
guineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
HOW
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From this reading SHOWING HOW JOHN KENNEBY AND BRIDGET BOLSTER BORE THEMSELVES IN COURT.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHOWING HOW JOHN KENNEBY AND BRIDGET BOLSTER BORE THEMSELVES IN COURT.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading SHOWING HOW JOHN KENNEBY AND BRIDGET BOLSTER BORE THEMSELVES IN COURT.
KENNEBY
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOWING HOW JOHN KENNEBY AND BRIDGET BOLSTER BORE THEMSELVES IN COURT.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
the force of workers available
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Lady Mason had again taken her seat with her veil raised, with Mrs. Orme on one side of her and her son on the other.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Lady Mason had again taken her seat with her veil raised, with Mrs. Orme on one side of her and her son on the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
Orme
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From this reading Lady Mason had again taken her seat with her veil raised, with Mrs. Orme on one side of her and her son on the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Lady Mason had again taken her seat with her veil raised, with Mrs. Orme on one side of her and her son on the other.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Lady Mason had again taken her seat with her veil raised, with Mrs. Orme on one side of her and her son on the other.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Lady Mason had again taken her seat with her veil raised, with Mrs. Orme on one side of her and her son on the other.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading SHOWING HOW JOHN KENNEBY AND BRIDGET BOLSTER BORE THEMSELVES IN COURT.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Lady Mason had again taken her seat with her veil raised, with Mrs. Orme on one side of her and her son on the other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
a male human offspring
From this reading Lady Mason had again taken her seat with her veil raised, with Mrs. Orme on one side of her and her son on the other.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Lady Mason had again taken her seat with her veil raised, with Mrs. Orme on one side of her and her son on the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading SHOWING HOW JOHN KENNEBY AND BRIDGET BOLSTER BORE THEMSELVES IN COURT.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
having come into contact
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
the act of testing something
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Lady Mason had again taken her seat with her veil raised, with Mrs. Orme on one side of her and her son on the other.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the next morning they were all in their places at ten o'clock, and the crowd had been gathered outside the doors of the court from a much earlier hour.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As the trial progressed the interest in it increased, and as people began to believe that Lady Mason had in truth forged a will, so did they the more regard her in the light of a heroine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had she murdered her husband after forging his will, men would have paid half a crown apiece to have touched her garments, or a guinea for the privilege of shaking hands with her.
