used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
(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 Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
all-engrossing
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From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
AmennounUS /eɪˈmen/
a primeval Egyptian personification of air and breath; worshipped especially at Thebes
From this reading In the "Amen Corner" of the Mountain Valley House it held sway.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
aptlyadverbUS /ˈæptli/
with competence; in a competent capable manner
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
Barney
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From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
CAESARnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
cannibalnounUS /ˈkænəbəl/
a person who eats human flesh
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
an occurrence of something
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
consensusnounUS /kənˈsensəs/
agreement in the judgment or opinion reached by a group as a whole
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading In the "Amen Corner" of the Mountain Valley House it held sway.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
communicated in words
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
brought together in one place
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
GravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
Halloran
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From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
he's
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From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
to a considerable degree
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading In the "Amen Corner" of the Mountain Valley House it held sway.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the "Amen Corner" of the Mountain Valley House it held sway.
Hugh
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From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the "Amen Corner" of the Mountain Valley House it held sway.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
McGinn
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From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
not any; not one
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
by chance
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
SmokyadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊki/
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
StiresverbUS /staɪrz/
third-person singular of “stir” — move an implement through
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading In the "Amen Corner" of the Mountain Valley House it held sway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among the sedate group there gathered, there seemed but one belief: that the accused man was guilty--but one feeling: that of regret.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
the act of testing something
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading In the "Amen Corner" of the Mountain Valley House it held sway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN APPEAL TO CAESAR The evidence of the first day's trial of the case of the People against Hugh Stires was the all-engrossing topic that night in Smoky Mountain.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Barney McGinn perhaps aptly expressed the consensus of opinion when he said: "I allow we all know he's guilty, but nobody believes it."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
at the time that
From this reading Gravity lay so heavily upon the atmosphere there that when Mrs. Halloran momentarily entered the discussion to declare fiercely that "if Hugh Stires was a murderer, then they were all thieves and she a cannibal" she aroused no smile.
