used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He went to the station, where after waiting some quarter of an hour, he took the train to Brighton.
anew
From this reading But again, hardly any but those engaged officially, the judge, the counsel, the prisoner, the warder, left the court.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But again, hardly any but those engaged officially, the judge, the counsel, the prisoner, the warder, left the court.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
BrightonnounUS /ˈbraɪtən/
a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex
From this reading He went to the station, where after waiting some quarter of an hour, he took the train to Brighton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not go to his Lewes office, or to any hotel to get his lunch.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading But again, hardly any but those engaged officially, the judge, the counsel, the prisoner, the warder, left the court.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But he did not go to his Lewes office, or to any hotel to get his lunch.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But he did not go to his Lewes office, or to any hotel to get his lunch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
only a very short time before
From this reading But again, hardly any but those engaged officially, the judge, the counsel, the prisoner, the warder, left the court.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading But he did not go to his Lewes office, or to any hotel to get his lunch.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But again, hardly any but those engaged officially, the judge, the counsel, the prisoner, the warder, left the court.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
immediately past
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But again, hardly any but those engaged officially, the judge, the counsel, the prisoner, the warder, left the court.
Lewes
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From this reading But he did not go to his Lewes office, or to any hotel to get his lunch.
take the midday meal
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not go to his Lewes office, or to any hotel to get his lunch.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But he did not go to his Lewes office, or to any hotel to get his lunch.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading But again, hardly any but those engaged officially, the judge, the counsel, the prisoner, the warder, left the court.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
oppressiveadjectiveUS /əˈpresɪv/
weighing heavily on the senses or spirit
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he did not go to his Lewes office, or to any hotel to get his lunch.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading But again, hardly any but those engaged officially, the judge, the counsel, the prisoner, the warder, left the court.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
one of four equal parts
From this reading He went to the station, where after waiting some quarter of an hour, he took the train to Brighton.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He went to the station, where after waiting some quarter of an hour, he took the train to Brighton.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading He went to the station, where after waiting some quarter of an hour, he took the train to Brighton.
Taynton
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From this reading Mr. Taynton, however, went home, for he had his seat on the bench, and he could escape for an hour from this very hot and oppressive atmosphere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But again, hardly any but those engaged officially, the judge, the counsel, the prisoner, the warder, left the court.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he did not go to his Lewes office, or to any hotel to get his lunch.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He went to the station, where after waiting some quarter of an hour, he took the train to Brighton.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He went to the station, where after waiting some quarter of an hour, he took the train to Brighton.
precisely as stated
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He went to the station, where after waiting some quarter of an hour, he took the train to Brighton.
wardernounUS /ˈwɔːrdər/
a person who works in a prison and is in charge of prisoners
From this reading But again, hardly any but those engaged officially, the judge, the counsel, the prisoner, the warder, left the court.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
at the time that
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
in or at the place that
From this reading He went to the station, where after waiting some quarter of an hour, he took the train to Brighton.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading For the rest of the morning the examination of witnesses for the prosecution went on, for there were a very large number of them, but when the court rose for lunch, the counsel for the prosecution intimated that this was his last.
