afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOWNING'S EVIDENCE And so the case went to the coroner's jury.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
an occurrence of something
From this reading DOWNING'S EVIDENCE And so the case went to the coroner's jury.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Some of them preferred the phrase, "causes unknown."
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading DOWNING'S EVIDENCE And so the case went to the coroner's jury.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
DOWNING'S
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From this reading DOWNING'S EVIDENCE And so the case went to the coroner's jury.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading DOWNING'S EVIDENCE And so the case went to the coroner's jury.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
heirsnounUS /erz/
plural of “heir” — a person who is entitled by law or by the terms of a will to inherit the estate of another
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
importantlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəntli/
in an important way or to an important degree
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
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 DOWNING'S EVIDENCE And so the case went to the coroner's jury.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
used to form the superlative
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
of an obscure nature
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
and nothing more
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
others
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From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
Pell's
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From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
perpetratornounUS /ˈpɜːrpətreɪtər/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
a human being
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Some of them preferred the phrase, "causes unknown."
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
having a point
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
capable of happening or existing
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading Some of them preferred the phrase, "causes unknown."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading DOWNING'S EVIDENCE And so the case went to the coroner's jury.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOWNING'S EVIDENCE And so the case went to the coroner's jury.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of them preferred the phrase, "causes unknown."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOWNING'S EVIDENCE And so the case went to the coroner's jury.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
a just detectable amount
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading And so the foreman somewhat importantly announced that the deceased met her death at the hands of persons unknown, and in most mysterious and inexplicable circumstances, but recommended that every possible effort be made to trace any connection that might exist between the tragedy and the heirs to the fortune of the deceased.
not known
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading And after some discussion they returned the inevitable verdict of murder by person or persons unknown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DOWNING'S EVIDENCE And so the case went to the coroner's jury.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
which person or people
From this reading But others pointed out that the physical causes of Mrs. Pell's death were only too evident; the question was: Who was the perpetrator of the ghastly deed?
