used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
matters of personal concern
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
anew
From this reading Yet he picked up the paper now, and looked at it again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet he picked up the paper now, and looked at it again.
barristernounUS /ˈbærɪstər/
a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
breakfast-table
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From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
of great significance or value
From this reading So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
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 He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
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 So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Yet he picked up the paper now, and looked at it again.
Marcus
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From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading “THE MYSTERY.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading Yet he picked up the paper now, and looked at it again.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
having a supporting base
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE MYSTERY.”
a special situation
From this reading So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
up to a particular time
From this reading So important a thing had called out a leading article, and Mr. Wray had read it till he knew it by heart.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Yet he picked up the paper now, and looked at it again.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading He had taken a deep interest in the affairs, as became a barrister in fair standing, and now the verdict of the coroner’s jury stared him in the face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
Wray
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From this reading Mr. Marcus Wray laid down his morning paper on his lonely breakfast-table with a queer sound in his throat.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he picked up the paper now, and looked at it again.
