used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door opened, and the tall form of the police lieutenant appeared, attended by two patrolmen.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The door opened, and the tall form of the police lieutenant appeared, attended by two patrolmen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The patrolmen, on entering, looked directly at the prisoner, and seemed to recognize him.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The door opened, and the tall form of the police lieutenant appeared, attended by two patrolmen.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
BELLSnounUS /belz/
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading THE BENEFICENCE OF FIRE BELLS.
BENEFICENCEnounUS /bəˈnefəsəns/
doing good; feeling beneficent
From this reading THE BENEFICENCE OF FIRE BELLS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The door opened, and the tall form of the police lieutenant appeared, attended by two patrolmen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
without deviation
From this reading The patrolmen, on entering, looked directly at the prisoner, and seemed to recognize him.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door opened, and the tall form of the police lieutenant appeared, attended by two patrolmen.
a movement into or inward
From this reading The patrolmen, on entering, looked directly at the prisoner, and seemed to recognize him.
Fayette
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From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE BENEFICENCE OF FIRE BELLS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The door opened, and the tall form of the police lieutenant appeared, attended by two patrolmen.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The patrolmen, on entering, looked directly at the prisoner, and seemed to recognize him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading The door opened, and the tall form of the police lieutenant appeared, attended by two patrolmen.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The patrolmen, on entering, looked directly at the prisoner, and seemed to recognize him.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BENEFICENCE OF FIRE BELLS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The patrolmen, on entering, looked directly at the prisoner, and seemed to recognize him.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door opened, and the tall form of the police lieutenant appeared, attended by two patrolmen.
Overtopverb
look down on
From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
patrolmennounUS /pətroʊlˈmen/
plural of “patrolman” — a policeman who patrols a given region
From this reading The door opened, and the tall form of the police lieutenant appeared, attended by two patrolmen.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The door opened, and the tall form of the police lieutenant appeared, attended by two patrolmen.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The patrolmen, on entering, looked directly at the prisoner, and seemed to recognize him.
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading The patrolmen, on entering, looked directly at the prisoner, and seemed to recognize him.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The patrolmen, on entering, looked directly at the prisoner, and seemed to recognize him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The door opened, and the tall form of the police lieutenant appeared, attended by two patrolmen.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BENEFICENCE OF FIRE BELLS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The patrolmen, on entering, looked directly at the prisoner, and seemed to recognize him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The door opened, and the tall form of the police lieutenant appeared, attended by two patrolmen.
being of use or service
From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The witnesses had been searched for at the suggestion of Fayette Overtop, with the vague hope of making them useful in some way.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The police lieutenant appeared to be pleased with his success in finding the witnesses, after a hunt through several station houses; but he was not aware what importance the testimony which they could give had suddenly acquired.
