the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Col. Montjoy, Mrs. Montjoy and Mary came in the old family carriage and the general on horseback.
Colnoun
a pass between mountain peaks
From this reading Col. Montjoy, Mrs. Montjoy and Mary came in the old family carriage and the general on horseback.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading This time the coroner was summoned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
a social unit living together
From this reading Col. Montjoy, Mrs. Montjoy and Mary came in the old family carriage and the general on horseback.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The funeral was very quiet.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Col. Montjoy, Mrs. Montjoy and Mary came in the old family carriage and the general on horseback.
Gerald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
the act of giving
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Col. Montjoy, Mrs. Montjoy and Mary came in the old family carriage and the general on horseback.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Col. Montjoy, Mrs. Montjoy and Mary came in the old family carriage and the general on horseback.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Col. Montjoy, Mrs. Montjoy and Mary came in the old family carriage and the general on horseback.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading PREPARING THE MINE.
Montjoy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Col. Montjoy, Mrs. Montjoy and Mary came in the old family carriage and the general on horseback.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Col. Montjoy, Mrs. Montjoy and Mary came in the old family carriage and the general on horseback.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Col. Montjoy, Mrs. Montjoy and Mary came in the old family carriage and the general on horseback.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Col. Montjoy, Mrs. Montjoy and Mary came in the old family carriage and the general on horseback.
PREPARINGverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading PREPARING THE MINE.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The funeral was very quiet.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
subjectingverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪŋ/
-ing form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading This time the coroner was summoned.
carry out
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PREPARING THE MINE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This time the coroner was summoned.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This time the coroner was summoned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
precisely as stated
From this reading The funeral was very quiet.
Virdow's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This time the coroner was summoned.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He came, examined the body of Gerald, heard Virdow's statement and concluded that he could not hold an inquest without subjecting himself to unpleasant criticism and giving candidates for his office something to take hold of.
