used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
adduced
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From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were eventful ones in the history of Geneva.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
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in or near a particular place or position
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sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were eventful ones in the history of Geneva.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were eventful ones in the history of Geneva.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
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downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
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eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were eventful ones in the history of Geneva.
at any time
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
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past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were eventful ones in the history of Geneva.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
GenevanounUS /dʒəˈniːvə/
a city in southwestern Switzerland at the western end of Lake Geneva; it is the headquarters of various international organizations
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were eventful ones in the history of Geneva.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
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 The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
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English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
manhoodnounUS /ˈmænhʊd/
the state of being a man; manly qualities
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
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the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
MissingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
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needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
not any; not one
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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offendersnounUS /əˈfendərz/
plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were eventful ones in the history of Geneva.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
Pearson
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From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
ProceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
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conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
remandedverbUS /rɪˈmændɪd/
past form of “remand” — refer (a matter or legal case) to another committee or authority or court for decision
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were eventful ones in the history of Geneva.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
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shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
SpeculationsnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “speculation” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
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speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
StartsnounUS /stɑːrts/
plural of “start” — the beginning of anything
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an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
taintnounUS /teɪnt/
the state of being contaminated
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
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the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
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the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were eventful ones in the history of Geneva.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
the act of testing something
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading It is needless to say that the good citizens of the little town were shocked beyond expression at the unexpected results of our investigation.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading Both Pearson and Johnson had grown to manhood in their midst, and until this time no taint of suspicion had ever been urged against them.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were eventful ones in the history of Geneva.
at the time that
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were eventful ones in the history of Geneva.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The days which followed the arrest of the three young bank robbers were eventful ones in the history of Geneva.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading The three youthful offenders, now downcast and humiliated, were afforded a speedy hearing, and when the facts already adduced by us had been received, they were remanded to jail for trial at the next term of court.
