used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was an embittered Jones that went home that afternoon.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading His friends, instead of going to bail him, had avoided the vicinity of the calaboose; Susan herself had not come near him.
bailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading His friends, instead of going to bail him, had avoided the vicinity of the calaboose; Susan herself had not come near him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
for the reason that
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
breachverbUS /briːtʃ/
act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
calaboose
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From this reading His friends, instead of going to bail him, had avoided the vicinity of the calaboose; Susan herself had not come near him.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading His friends, instead of going to bail him, had avoided the vicinity of the calaboose; Susan herself had not come near him.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
disputedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈpjuːtəd/
subject to disagreement and debate
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
embitteredverbUS /emˈbɪtərd/
past form of “embitter” — cause to be bitter or resentful
From this reading It was an embittered Jones that went home that afternoon.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
the organ of sight
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
finedverbUS /faɪnd/
past form of “fine” — issue a ticket or a fine to as a penalty
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His friends, instead of going to bail him, had avoided the vicinity of the calaboose; Susan herself had not come near him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
the act of departing
From this reading His friends, instead of going to bail him, had avoided the vicinity of the calaboose; Susan herself had not come near him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading His friends, instead of going to bail him, had avoided the vicinity of the calaboose; Susan herself had not come near him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His friends, instead of going to bail him, had avoided the vicinity of the calaboose; Susan herself had not come near him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was an embittered Jones that went home that afternoon.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
insectsnounUS /ˈɪnsekts/
plural of “insect” — small air-breathing arthropod
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading His friends, instead of going to bail him, had avoided the vicinity of the calaboose; Susan herself had not come near him.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
the force of workers available
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His friends, instead of going to bail him, had avoided the vicinity of the calaboose; Susan herself had not come near him.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
express in words
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
Susan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His friends, instead of going to bail him, had avoided the vicinity of the calaboose; Susan herself had not come near him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
male cat
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading His friends, instead of going to bail him, had avoided the vicinity of the calaboose; Susan herself had not come near him.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was an embittered Jones that went home that afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In addition to this Samuel lost half a day’s pay, to say nothing of some hours in a cell shared by insects which vigorously disputed its possession with him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the following morning Jones was fined ten dollars for a breach of the peace—a light sentence, since the police had at first been inclined to charge him with attempted murder.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Tom escaped with a fine of five dollars, presumably because he had not been murdered; and both men were severely warned that the next time they appeared before the court it would go hard with them, and that in the meantime the police would be instructed to keep an eye upon them.
