used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
Alnwick
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From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
beadlenounUS /ˈbiːdəl/
a minor parish official who serves a ceremonial function
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The inquest was held the day following the death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The inquest was held the day following the death.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did so.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The inquest was held the day following the death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The inquest was held the day following the death.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading The inquest was held the day following the death.
INVESTIGATIONnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading INVESTIGATION.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It did so.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
in the near future
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
carry out
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The inquest was held the day following the death.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A somewhat hurried arrangement; but in these small local places the convenience of the coroner has to be studied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The inquest was held the day following the death.
which person or people
From this reading It happened that the county coroner was coming to Alnwick that day to hold an inquest on a poor old man who had been accidentally killed; and the Alnwick parish officials, represented chiefly by the beadle, decided that the second inquest should take place as soon as the first was over.
