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The History of Margaret Catchpole, a Suffolk Girl
The History of Margaret Catchpole, a Suffolk Girl

Chapter XXVIII

Chapter 28 of The History of Margaret Catchpole, a Suffolk Girl is here in full — 343 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

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SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.
She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."
The depositions of Mr. Ripshaw and of the constable of Sudbourn, were first taken down.
The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.
She was taken completely by surprise.
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The History of Margaret Catchpole, a Suffolk Girl

Chapter XXVIII

Chapter 28 of The History of Margaret Catchpole, a Suffolk Girl is here in full — 343 sentences across 69 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/68 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.
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She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."
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The depositions of Mr. Ripshaw and of the constable of Sudbourn, were first taken down.
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The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.
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She was taken completely by surprise.
/ʃiː wɑːz ˈteɪkən kəmˈpliːtli baɪ sərˈpraɪz/

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condemned verb US /kənˈdemd/

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading “SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.”

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consequences noun US /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading “The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.”

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constable noun US /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading “The depositions of Mr. Ripshaw and of the constable of Sudbourn, were first taken down.”

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deposition noun US /ˌdepəˈzɪʃən/

the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

From this reading “SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.”

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depositions noun US /ˌdepəˈzɪʃənz/

plural of “deposition” — the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

From this reading “The depositions of Mr. Ripshaw and of the constable of Sudbourn, were first taken down.”

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exposed adjective US /ɪkˈspoʊzd/

with no protection or shield

From this reading “The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.”

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magistrates noun US /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading “SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.”

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parlour noun US /ˈpɑːrlər/

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading “She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."”

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Word partnerships in these lines

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at once preposition + adverb

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

In this reading “The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.”

257,448 times in 426,212 chapters
first time adjective + noun

In this reading “The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.”

71,417 times in 426,212 chapters
SECOND TIME noun + noun

In this reading “SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.”

15,587 times in 426,212 chapters
most dreadful adverb + adjective

In this reading “The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.”

1,329 times in 426,212 chapters
SECOND TRIAL noun + noun

In this reading “SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.”

238 times in 426,212 chapters
by surprise preposition + noun

In this reading “She was taken completely by surprise.”

6,128 times in 426,212 chapters

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AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/

later than; following

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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asconjunctionUS /æz/

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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attendedadjectiveUS /əˈtendɪd/

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She was taken completely by surprise.

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calledverbUS /kɔːld/

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading She was taken completely by surprise.

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CONDEMNEDverbUS /kənˈdemd/

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/

plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.

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constablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading The depositions of Mr. Ripshaw and of the constable of Sudbourn, were first taken down.

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DEATHnounUS /deθ/

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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depositionnounUS /ˌdepəˈzɪʃən/

the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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depositionsnounUS /ˌdepəˈzɪʃənz/

plural of “deposition” — the natural process of laying down a deposit of something

From this reading The depositions of Mr. Ripshaw and of the constable of Sudbourn, were first taken down.

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downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The depositions of Mr. Ripshaw and of the constable of Sudbourn, were first taken down.

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dreadfuladjectiveUS /ˈdredfəl/

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.

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explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.

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exposedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspoʊzd/

with no protection or shield

From this reading The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.

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firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The depositions of Mr. Ripshaw and of the constable of Sudbourn, were first taken down.

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forprepositionUS /fɔːr/

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.

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gaolnoun

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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gaoler's

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From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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Ipswich

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From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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itpronounUS /ɪt/

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.

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magistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/

plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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Margaret

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From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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mostadverbUS /moʊst/

used to form the superlative

From this reading The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.

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MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/

a form of address for a man

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.

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ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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offencenoun

the action of attacking an enemy

From this reading The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.

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onceadverbUS /wʌns/

on one occasion

From this reading The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.

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orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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prisonernounUS /ˈprɪzənər/

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/

express the need or desire for

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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Ripshaw

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From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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RoomnounUS /ruːm/

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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severaladjectiveUS /ˈsevrəl/

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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ShepronounUS /ʃiː/

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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Sudbourn

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From this reading The depositions of Mr. Ripshaw and of the constable of Sudbourn, were first taken down.

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summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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surprisenounUS /sərˈpraɪz/

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading She was taken completely by surprise.

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takeverbUS /teɪk/

carry out

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The depositions of Mr. Ripshaw and of the constable of Sudbourn, were first taken down.

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thedeterminerUS /ðə/

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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thenadverbUS /ðen/

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading The nature of the offence was then for the first time explained to Margaret, and its most dreadful consequences at once exposed.

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TIMEnounUS /taɪm/

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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TOparticleUS /tuː/

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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TRIALnounUS /ˈtraɪəl/

the act of testing something

From this reading SECOND TRIAL, AND SECOND TIME CONDEMNED TO DEATH After the arrival of Margaret at the Ipswich gaol, several magistrates attended, at the request of Mr. Ripshaw, to take the deposition of the prisoner.

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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She was summoned into the gaoler's parlour, or, as it was more properly called, the "Magistrates' Room."

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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The depositions of Mr. Ripshaw and of the constable of Sudbourn, were first taken down.

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