used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
advocateverbUS /ˈædvəkət/
push for something
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After thanking the judge advocate for his courtesy, Mrs. Warren turned and looked anxiously at Nancy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading After thanking the judge advocate for his courtesy, Mrs. Warren turned and looked anxiously at Nancy.
ArnoldnounUS /ˈɑːrnəld/
English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
besiegedadjectiveUS /bɪˈsiːdʒd/
surrounded by hostile forces
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
court-room
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From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading After thanking the judge advocate for his courtesy, Mrs. Warren turned and looked anxiously at Nancy.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
set up or found
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
Goddard's
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From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After thanking the judge advocate for his courtesy, Mrs. Warren turned and looked anxiously at Nancy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading After thanking the judge advocate for his courtesy, Mrs. Warren turned and looked anxiously at Nancy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading After thanking the judge advocate for his courtesy, Mrs. Warren turned and looked anxiously at Nancy.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
requestsnounUS /rɪˈkwests/
plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading After thanking the judge advocate for his courtesy, Mrs. Warren turned and looked anxiously at Nancy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
THUNDERBOLTnounUS /ˈθʌndərbɔːlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
the act of testing something
From this reading Goddard's arrest had stirred interest in the trial to fever heat, and the authorities had been besieged by requests for cards of admission.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading After thanking the judge advocate for his courtesy, Mrs. Warren turned and looked anxiously at Nancy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Mrs. Warren was late in arriving, having stopped in her carriage to pick up Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Bennett, and she found that every seat was occupied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
at the time that
From this reading A THUNDERBOLT The court-room was crowded when Colonel Andrews called the court to order on Wednesday morning.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But the orderly at a whispered word from the judge advocate placed extra chairs for them near the center table.
