used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
advisedlyadverbUS /ædˈvaɪzədli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
how long something has existed
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
arraignmentnounUS /ərˈeɪnmənt/
a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
for the reason that
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
centraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
court-house
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From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
criticizeverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪsaɪz/
find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
democraticadjectiveUS /ˌdeməˈkrætɪk/
characterized by or advocating or based upon the principles of democracy or social equality
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
Jennie
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From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
march in a procession
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
maximumnounUS /ˈmæksəməm/
the largest possible quantity
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
minimumnounUS /ˈmɪnəməm/
the smallest possible quantity
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
noisyadjectiveUS /ˈnɔɪzi/
full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
NOTORIETYnounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
offendersnounUS /əˈfendərz/
plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
peeknounUS /piːk/
a secret look
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
express in words
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
stairwaynounUS /ˈsterweɪ/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
superintendent'snounUS /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtendənts/
possessive form of “superintendent” — a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading Superintendent Jennie might have anticipated the time when, during the March term, offenders passing from the county jail in the basement to arraignment at the bar of justice might be able to peek over her shoulders and criticize her method of treating examination papers.
the topmost one of two
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
precisely as stated
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAME OR NOTORIETY The office of county superintendent was, as a matter of course, the least desirable room of the court-house.
at the time that
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
in or at the place that
From this reading At such times the county superintendent's desk was removed to the hall, where it stood in a noisy and confusing but very democratic publicity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It opened off the central hall at the upper end of the stairway which led to the court room, and when court was in session, served the extraordinary needs of justice as a jury room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I say "room" advisedly, because it consisted of a single chamber of moderate size, provided with office furniture of the minimum quantity and maximum age.
