used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
accommodatedverbUS /əˈkɑːmədeɪtɪd/
past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
actorsnounUS /ˈæktərz/
plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
actressesnounUS /ˈæktrəsɪz/
plural of “actress” — a female actor
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
CoronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading LADY WHARTON STARTLES THE COURT.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
brought together in one place
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
influentialadjectiveUS /ˌɪnfluːˈenʃəl/
having or exercising influence or power
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
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 When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading LADY WHARTON STARTLES THE COURT.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
professionsnounUS /prəˈfeʃənz/
plural of “profession” — the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
re-assembled
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From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
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From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The learned professions were adequately represented; the stage sent some of its best actors and actresses, and literature some of its most famous authors.
STARTLESnounUS /ˈstɑːrtəlz/
plural of “startle” — a sudden involuntary movement
From this reading LADY WHARTON STARTLES THE COURT.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LADY WHARTON STARTLES THE COURT.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
WHARTONnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading LADY WHARTON STARTLES THE COURT.
at the time that
From this reading When the jury re-assembled on Wednesday the excitement created by the mystery had reached fever heat, and long before the Court was opened a crowd of people had gathered round the doors.
whettedverbUS /ˈwetɪd/
inflected form of “whet” — make keen or more acute
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first day's proceedings had whetted curiosity, and many members of the aristocracy were present to hear the evidence which Lady Wharton was to give, the nature of which had been kept a profound secret.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Numbers of influential persons had applied for admission, and as many of these were accommodated as the limited space at the disposal of the Coroner would permit.
