used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
the state of being absent
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I halted and read.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What a pair of idiots!" exclaimed Clementine, with a light laugh, as she read the notice.
Assizenoun
the regulation of weights and measures of articles offered for sale
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
capitalsnounUS /ˈkæpətəlz/
plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading It further stated that the condemned man had confessed that the cause of the crime was jealousy.
ClementinenounUS /ˈkleməntaɪn/
a variety of mandarin orange that is grown around the Mediterranean and in South Africa
From this reading "What a pair of idiots!" exclaimed Clementine, with a light laugh, as she read the notice.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading It further stated that the condemned man had confessed that the cause of the crime was jealousy.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading It further stated that the condemned man had confessed that the cause of the crime was jealousy.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It further stated that the condemned man had confessed that the cause of the crime was jealousy.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What a pair of idiots!" exclaimed Clementine, with a light laugh, as she read the notice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading It further stated that the condemned man had confessed that the cause of the crime was jealousy.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading I halted and read.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
Henri
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From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I halted and read.
idiotsnounUS /ˈɪdiːəts/
plural of “idiot” — a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading "What a pair of idiots!" exclaimed Clementine, with a light laugh, as she read the notice.
imposingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
impressive in appearance
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
intoxicatedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈtɑːksəkeɪtɪd/
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading It further stated that the condemned man had confessed that the cause of the crime was jealousy.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
the sound of laughing
From this reading "What a pair of idiots!" exclaimed Clementine, with a light laugh, as she read the notice.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "What a pair of idiots!" exclaimed Clementine, with a light laugh, as she read the notice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It further stated that the condemned man had confessed that the cause of the crime was jealousy.
Mariette
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading "What a pair of idiots!" exclaimed Clementine, with a light laugh, as she read the notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "What a pair of idiots!" exclaimed Clementine, with a light laugh, as she read the notice.
Pirlot
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From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
posternounUS /ˈpoʊstər/
a sign posted in a public place as an advertisement
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I halted and read.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What a pair of idiots!" exclaimed Clementine, with a light laugh, as she read the notice.
Spoel
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From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
stabbedverbUS /stæbd/
inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It further stated that the condemned man had confessed that the cause of the crime was jealousy.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
tribunalnounUS /trəˈbjuːnəl/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a pair of idiots!" exclaimed Clementine, with a light laugh, as she read the notice.
which person or people
From this reading He was intoxicated, and having discovered his wife kissing a strange man who had visited her in his absence, he went in and deliberately stabbed her to the heart!
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
wilfuladjective
done by design
From this reading It was an imposing poster, headed in great black capitals, "Court of Assize," and was the public announcement that Henri Pirlot had been sentenced to death by that tribunal for the wilful murder of his wife, Mariette, at a cottage near Spoel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What a pair of idiots!" exclaimed Clementine, with a light laugh, as she read the notice.
