used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
CAMPAIGNnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
rid of obstructions
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Murk had done everything possible to make Sidney Prale comfortable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Murk had done everything possible to make Sidney Prale comfortable.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Murk had done everything possible to make Sidney Prale comfortable.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
assemble or get together
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Murk had done everything possible to make Sidney Prale comfortable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
engage in
From this reading Murk had done everything possible to make Sidney Prale comfortable.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
and nothing more
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
MurknounUS /mɜːrk/
an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
From this reading Murk had done everything possible to make Sidney Prale comfortable.
as might be expected
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
easily agitated
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Murk had done everything possible to make Sidney Prale comfortable.
Prale
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From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
express in words
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
self-inflicted
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From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading A PLAN OF CAMPAIGN Naturally, a man facing prosecution on a murder charge is liable to be nervous, whether he is innocent or not.
which person or people
From this reading Now he merely stood to one side and watched the man who had saved him from a self-inflicted death, and tried to think of something that he could say or do to make Prale easier in his mind.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading If an attempt is being made to gather evidence that will clear him, he wishes for frequent reports, always hoping that there will be some ray of hope.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And so it was with Sidney Prale this morning, as he paced the floor in the living room of his suite in the hotel.
