used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They made a noticeable impression on the jury.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Yes," I admitted.
(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 The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
cross-examined
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From this reading Then Mr. Llewellyn, the lawyer for the defense, cross-examined me.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Then Mr. Llewellyn, the lawyer for the defense, cross-examined me.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
floatingadjectiveUS /ˈfloʊtɪŋ/
borne up by or suspended in a liquid
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
floodnounUS /flʌd/
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then Mr. Llewellyn, the lawyer for the defense, cross-examined me.
set up or found
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading They made a noticeable impression on the jury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
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 They made a noticeable impression on the jury.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Then Mr. Llewellyn, the lawyer for the defense, cross-examined me.
Llewellyn
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From this reading Then Mr. Llewellyn, the lawyer for the defense, cross-examined me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading They made a noticeable impression on the jury.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then Mr. Llewellyn, the lawyer for the defense, cross-examined me.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then Mr. Llewellyn, the lawyer for the defense, cross-examined me.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading They made a noticeable impression on the jury.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They made a noticeable impression on the jury.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
PitmannounUS /ˈpɪtmən/
English educator who invented a system of phonetic shorthand (1813-1897)
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
a strong line
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
a particular situation
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
slippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Mr. Llewellyn, the lawyer for the defense, cross-examined me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They made a noticeable impression on the jury.
towelnounUS /ˈtaʊəl/
a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Is it not true, Mrs. Pitman," he said, "that many articles, particularly shoes and slippers, are found floating around during a flood?"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The slipper, the rope, the towel, and the knife and blade were produced in court, and I identified them all.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes," I admitted.
