used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
advisernounUS /ædˈvaɪzər/
an expert who gives advice
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
Amelius
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From this reading Mr. Melton surprised Amelius by calling for him, and taking him to the inquest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Melton surprised Amelius by calling for him, and taking him to the inquest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
assemblingnounUS /əˈsembəlɪŋ/
the act of gathering something together
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Melton surprised Amelius by calling for him, and taking him to the inquest.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Mr. Melton surprised Amelius by calling for him, and taking him to the inquest.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
disclosuresnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒərz/
plural of “disclosure” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
accept an excuse for
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
Farnaby
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From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Melton surprised Amelius by calling for him, and taking him to the inquest.
forenoonnoun
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
a man of refinement
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Melton surprised Amelius by calling for him, and taking him to the inquest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading Mr. Melton surprised Amelius by calling for him, and taking him to the inquest.
a search for knowledge
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
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 On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
Melton
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From this reading Mr. Melton surprised Amelius by calling for him, and taking him to the inquest.
Melton's
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From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Melton surprised Amelius by calling for him, and taking him to the inquest.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mr. Melton surprised Amelius by calling for him, and taking him to the inquest.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mr. Melton surprised Amelius by calling for him, and taking him to the inquest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He spoke to Amelius about the inquest; stating, as his excuse for asking certain discreet questions, that his object was to suppress any painful disclosures.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Melton surprised Amelius by calling for him, and taking him to the inquest.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The inquiry into the circumstances under which Mrs. Farnaby had died was held in the forenoon of the next day.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
which person or people
From this reading The carriage stopped on the way, and a gentleman joined them, who was introduced as Mr. Melton’s legal adviser.
the words that are spoken
From this reading On reaching the house, Mr. Melton and his lawyer said a few words to the coroner downstairs, while the jury were assembling on the floor above.
