used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a minute or two the alcalde waited.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
anew
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
alcaldenoun
a mayor or chief magistrate of a Spanish town
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
(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 "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
asksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
have
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
the two together, not just one
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
cordonnounUS /ˈkɔːrdən/
a series of sentinels or of military posts enclosing or guarding some place or thing
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
dependverbUS /dɪˈpend/
be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
fair-mindednessnoun
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a minute or two the alcalde waited.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
and nothing more
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
the force of workers available
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading For a minute or two the alcalde waited.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
a particular point in time
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
on one occasion
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
opportunelyadverb
at an opportune time
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a minute or two the alcalde waited.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
continue talking
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
with low volume
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
SacramentonounUS /ˌsækrəˈmentoʊ/
a city in north central California 75 miles to the northeast of San Francisco on the Sacramento River; capital of California
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
cut with a saw
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
express in speech
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
the act of testing something
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Once more," and the alcalde raised his voice so that all could hear, "the court asks, is there any other witness to bear testimony against the two prisoners, if so, let him now step forward."
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading For a minute or two the alcalde waited.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
at the time that
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
which person or people
From this reading "I knew," he said, as his keen eyes searched the faces of the men, who had so opportunely formed the cordon of safety around him and his court, "that I could depend on the good sense and fair-mindedness of the people of Sacramento City.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We will now proceed with the trial," and he quietly slipped back both of his revolvers into his coat pockets.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED WITNESS The alcalde, the moment he saw that the mob spirit had been subdued, had returned quietly to his place behind the barrel; and, when the two boys again gave their attention to him, he had just reached his rude seat of judgment, and was about to speak.
