adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
affixedadjectiveUS /əˈfɪkst/
firmly attached
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading "Yes, sir," was the reply, while the attention of the crowd was at once riveted upon the witness.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading "Will you state how long you were in his employ, and in what capacity?"
crowdverbUS /kraʊd/
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading "Yes, sir," was the reply, while the attention of the crowd was at once riveted upon the witness.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
FIREverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Will you state how long you were in his employ, and in what capacity?"
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
JamesnounUS /dʒeɪmz/
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
JohnnounUS /dʒɑːn/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Will you state how long you were in his employ, and in what capacity?"
Mainwaring
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading "Yes, sir," was the reply, while the attention of the crowd was at once riveted upon the witness.
OPENINGnounUS /ˈoʊpənɪŋ/
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
replynounUS /rɪˈplaɪ/
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Yes, sir," was the reply, while the attention of the crowd was at once riveted upon the witness.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
rivetedverbUS /ˈrɪvətɪd/
past form of “rivet” — direct one's attention on something
From this reading "Yes, sir," was the reply, while the attention of the crowd was at once riveted upon the witness.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
sirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir," was the reply, while the attention of the crowd was at once riveted upon the witness.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
sonnounUS /sʌn/
a male human offspring
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Will you state how long you were in his employ, and in what capacity?"
SutherlandnounUS /ˈsʌðərlənd/
Australian operatic soprano (born in 1926)
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
testatornoun
a person who makes a will
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Yes, sir," was the reply, while the attention of the crowd was at once riveted upon the witness.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Will you state how long you were in his employ, and in what capacity?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Yes, sir," was the reply, while the attention of the crowd was at once riveted upon the witness.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There were many present who noted the resemblance between him and his son, John Wilson, who had given testimony at the inquest, though unaware of the relationship between them.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
witnessnounUS /ˈwɪtnəs/
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading OPENING FIRE The first witness called to the stand by Mr. Sutherland was James Wilson.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
YesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir," was the reply, while the attention of the crowd was at once riveted upon the witness.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Wilson," said the attorney, after the usual preliminaries, "I understand you were for a number of years in the employ of Ralph Maxwell Mainwaring, the testator whose name is affixed to this will; is that so?"
