used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She gave her evidence in a subdued voice and never raised her eyes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She gave her evidence in a subdued voice and never raised her eyes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
Bastard'snounUS /ˈbæstərdz/
possessive form of “bastard” — insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She said that George had never taken liquor in her house; that he had often come to see her; that he was her friend.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading She gave her evidence in a subdued voice and never raised her eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She gave her evidence in a subdued voice and never raised her eyes.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She said that George had never taken liquor in her house; that he had often come to see her; that he was her friend.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She gave her evidence in a subdued voice and never raised her eyes.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading She said that George had never taken liquor in her house; that he had often come to see her; that he was her friend.
George'snounUS /ˈdʒɔːrdʒəz/
possessive form of “george” — Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She said that George had never taken liquor in her house; that he had often come to see her; that he was her friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She gave her evidence in a subdued voice and never raised her eyes.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She said that George had never taken liquor in her house; that he had often come to see her; that he was her friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading She said that George had never taken liquor in her house; that he had often come to see her; that he was her friend.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She gave her evidence in a subdued voice and never raised her eyes.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
not any; not one
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She said that George had never taken liquor in her house; that he had often come to see her; that he was her friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
and nothing more
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading She gave her evidence in a subdued voice and never raised her eyes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She said that George had never taken liquor in her house; that he had often come to see her; that he was her friend.
Salop
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From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She said that George had never taken liquor in her house; that he had often come to see her; that he was her friend.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She gave her evidence in a subdued voice and never raised her eyes.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading She gave her evidence in a subdued voice and never raised her eyes.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She said that George had never taken liquor in her house; that he had often come to see her; that he was her friend.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She said that George had never taken liquor in her house; that he had often come to see her; that he was her friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She gave her evidence in a subdued voice and never raised her eyes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The proceedings were formal, being no more than another step in George’s journey to Salop.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The only new witness was the young woman whom the police had unearthed to establish the sequence of George’s movements on the night of Bastard’s death.
