used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading He held up his hand solemnly while the clerk administered the oath, then took his place in the witness-chair.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Now the sheriff released his arm, and he went forward eagerly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It seemed as if a strong light had been focused upon it, leaving the rest of the house in gloom.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading He held up his hand solemnly while the clerk administered the oath, then took his place in the witness-chair.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading Ollie's face was the first one that his eyes found in the crowd.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Now the sheriff released his arm, and he went forward eagerly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ollie's face was the first one that his eyes found in the crowd.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ollie's face was the first one that his eyes found in the crowd.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Ollie's face was the first one that his eyes found in the crowd.
focusedadjectiveUS /ˈfoʊkəst/
being in focus or brought into focus
From this reading It seemed as if a strong light had been focused upon it, leaving the rest of the house in gloom.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Now the sheriff released his arm, and he went forward eagerly.
set up or found
From this reading Ollie's face was the first one that his eyes found in the crowd.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading It seemed as if a strong light had been focused upon it, leaving the rest of the house in gloom.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
HammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He held up his hand solemnly while the clerk administered the oath, then took his place in the witness-chair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now the sheriff released his arm, and he went forward eagerly.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held up his hand solemnly while the clerk administered the oath, then took his place in the witness-chair.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It seemed as if a strong light had been focused upon it, leaving the rest of the house in gloom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if a strong light had been focused upon it, leaving the rest of the house in gloom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
Joe
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From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
the act of departing
From this reading It seemed as if a strong light had been focused upon it, leaving the rest of the house in gloom.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading It seemed as if a strong light had been focused upon it, leaving the rest of the house in gloom.
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 A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the sheriff released his arm, and he went forward eagerly.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading He held up his hand solemnly while the clerk administered the oath, then took his place in the witness-chair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
Ollie's
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From this reading Ollie's face was the first one that his eyes found in the crowd.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ollie's face was the first one that his eyes found in the crowd.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He held up his hand solemnly while the clerk administered the oath, then took his place in the witness-chair.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
releasedverbUS /riˈliːst/
past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip
From this reading Now the sheriff released his arm, and he went forward eagerly.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading It seemed as if a strong light had been focused upon it, leaving the rest of the house in gloom.
revivalnounUS /rɪˈvaɪvəl/
bringing again into activity and prominence
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if a strong light had been focused upon it, leaving the rest of the house in gloom.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Now the sheriff released his arm, and he went forward eagerly.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading He held up his hand solemnly while the clerk administered the oath, then took his place in the witness-chair.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It seemed as if a strong light had been focused upon it, leaving the rest of the house in gloom.
express in words
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ollie's face was the first one that his eyes found in the crowd.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He held up his hand solemnly while the clerk administered the oath, then took his place in the witness-chair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He held up his hand solemnly while the clerk administered the oath, then took his place in the witness-chair.
untenableadjectiveUS /ənˈtenəbəl/
(of theories etc) incapable of being defended or justified
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He held up his hand solemnly while the clerk administered the oath, then took his place in the witness-chair.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It seemed as if a strong light had been focused upon it, leaving the rest of the house in gloom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ollie's face was the first one that his eyes found in the crowd.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now the sheriff released his arm, and he went forward eagerly.
at the time that
From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He held up his hand solemnly while the clerk administered the oath, then took his place in the witness-chair.
witness-chair
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From this reading A NAME AND A MESSAGE When Hammer called his name, Joe felt a revival of his old desire to go to the witness-chair and tell Judge Maxwell all about it in his own way, untenable and dangerous as his position had appeared to him in his hours of depression.
