used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the prisoners were sentenced to death, and there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the verdict.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
(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 All the prisoners were sentenced to death, and there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the verdict.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
Barker's
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From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
Bathurst
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From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading All who took part in the fight and the extermination of the gang were eulogised for their bravery.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading All the prisoners were sentenced to death, and there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the verdict.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
Doonan
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From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
eulogised
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From this reading All who took part in the fight and the extermination of the gang were eulogised for their bravery.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
exterminationnounUS /ɪkˌstɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
complete annihilation
From this reading All who took part in the fight and the extermination of the gang were eulogised for their bravery.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading All the prisoners were sentenced to death, and there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the verdict.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading All who took part in the fight and the extermination of the gang were eulogised for their bravery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All who took part in the fight and the extermination of the gang were eulogised for their bravery.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading All the prisoners were sentenced to death, and there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the verdict.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading All who took part in the fight and the extermination of the gang were eulogised for their bravery.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
Machinson
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From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
and nothing more
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
NEPTUNE'S
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From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading All who took part in the fight and the extermination of the gang were eulogised for their bravery.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading All the prisoners were sentenced to death, and there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the verdict.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
recapitulated
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From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading All the prisoners were sentenced to death, and there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the verdict.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading All the prisoners were sentenced to death, and there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the verdict.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
a male human offspring
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
in the near future
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All who took part in the fight and the extermination of the gang were eulogised for their bravery.
in or at that place or location
From this reading All the prisoners were sentenced to death, and there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the verdict.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
the act of testing something
From this reading NEPTUNE'S SON The trial of the Barker's Creek gang excited much interest, and it took place at Bathurst.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Constable Doonan was soon afterwards promoted and raised to the rank of sergeant, and had charge of the district formerly under control of the unfortunate Machinson.
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 All the prisoners were sentenced to death, and there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the verdict.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All the prisoners were sentenced to death, and there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the verdict.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the prisoners were sentenced to death, and there was a general feeling of satisfaction with the verdict.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
which person or people
From this reading All who took part in the fight and the extermination of the gang were eulogised for their bravery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is needless to go through the evidence given at the trial, as it merely recapitulated the events with which we are already familiar.
