used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
adjournmentnounUS /əˈdʒɜːrnmənt/
the termination of a meeting
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
applicationsnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading As can be imagined, the news of the prospective inquest was received with intense interest, and even excitement, by the press and public.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
collectionnounUS /kəˈlekʃən/
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
carefully weighed
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
decentlyadverbUS /ˈdiːsəntli/
in a decent manner
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
decompositionnounUS /ˌdiːkəmpoʊˈzɪʃən/
the analysis of a vector field
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
divisible by two
From this reading As can be imagined, the news of the prospective inquest was received with intense interest, and even excitement, by the press and public.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading As can be imagined, the news of the prospective inquest was received with intense interest, and even excitement, by the press and public.
exhumedverbUS /eksˈhjuːmd/
past form of “exhume” — dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
set up or found
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
Fratten
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From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
Garth
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From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading As can be imagined, the news of the prospective inquest was received with intense interest, and even excitement, by the press and public.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
InquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading As can be imagined, the news of the prospective inquest was received with intense interest, and even excitement, by the press and public.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As can be imagined, the news of the prospective inquest was received with intense interest, and even excitement, by the press and public.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
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 After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
information about recent and important events
From this reading As can be imagined, the news of the prospective inquest was received with intense interest, and even excitement, by the press and public.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
on one occasion
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading As can be imagined, the news of the prospective inquest was received with intense interest, and even excitement, by the press and public.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading As can be imagined, the news of the prospective inquest was received with intense interest, and even excitement, by the press and public.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading As can be imagined, the news of the prospective inquest was received with intense interest, and even excitement, by the press and public.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
re-buried
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From this reading After the inspection of the body by the jury, evidence as to identity, cause of death, and other preliminaries, an adjournment could be obtained and the body decently re-buried.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading As can be imagined, the news of the prospective inquest was received with intense interest, and even excitement, by the press and public.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
term of address for a man
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
spectatornounUS /ˈspekteɪtər/
a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
undesirableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
not wanted
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
which person or people
From this reading The applications for the few available seats ran into hundreds, and for every curious spectator who found a place in the body of the court, twenty were turned away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As can be imagined, the news of the prospective inquest was received with intense interest, and even excitement, by the press and public.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For a similar reason it was arranged to hold the first stage of the inquest at once, without waiting for the collection of further evidence.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading The Inquest The inquest on the exhumed body of Sir Garth Fratten was held at Scotland Yard, as any unnecessary movement was considered undesirable in view of the stage of decomposition that had been reached.
