used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
(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 affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He stated that he had been the first to discover the murder, and then informed the coroner of the steps he had immediately taken.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
bereavednounUS /bərˈiːvd/
a person who has suffered the death of someone they loved
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
CoronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He stated that he had been the first to discover the murder, and then informed the coroner of the steps he had immediately taken.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
a social unit living together
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
frightnounUS /fraɪt/
an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He stated that he had been the first to discover the murder, and then informed the coroner of the steps he had immediately taken.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He stated that he had been the first to discover the murder, and then informed the coroner of the steps he had immediately taken.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
Murbridge
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He stated that he had been the first to discover the murder, and then informed the coroner of the steps he had immediately taken.
as might be expected
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
recurring again and again
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
Standerton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading He stated that he had been the first to discover the murder, and then informed the coroner of the steps he had immediately taken.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading He stated that he had been the first to discover the murder, and then informed the coroner of the steps he had immediately taken.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He stated that he had been the first to discover the murder, and then informed the coroner of the steps he had immediately taken.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He stated that he had been the first to discover the murder, and then informed the coroner of the steps he had immediately taken.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He stated that he had been the first to discover the murder, and then informed the coroner of the steps he had immediately taken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He stated that he had been the first to discover the murder, and then informed the coroner of the steps he had immediately taken.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading The affair had naturally caused an immense sensation in all ranks of Society, and, as the Coroner observed in his opening remarks, universal sympathy was felt for the bereaved family.
the act of using
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
at the time that
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
which person or people
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
WilkinsnounUS /ˈwɪlkɪnz/
United States civil rights leader (1901-1981)
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
William
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The inquest on the body of William Standerton was held next morning at the George and Dragon Inn in the village, and was attended by more than half the Neighbourhood.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Wilkins, who had not altogether recovered from the fright he had received on the night before, was the first witness.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Questioned as to the visit paid to the Squire by Murbridge, he said that the latter was in a great rage when turned away from the house, and on being asked to do so, repeated the words he had made use of.
