used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
react verbally
From this reading "You'll not answer?" thundered Coroner Busby.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Mr. Coroner," began Raymond, rising, "is it legally necessary that she answer?
BillingsnounUS /ˈbɪlɪŋz/
the largest city in Montana; located in southern Montana on the Yellowstone river
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
BusbynounUS /ˈbʌzbi/
tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
From this reading "You'll not answer?" thundered Coroner Busby.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
CoronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading "You'll not answer?" thundered Coroner Busby.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading Remember, she is here without proper legal council."
courtroomnounUS /ˈkɔːrtruːm/
a room in which a lawcourt sits
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
at any time
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
the organ of sight
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Remember, she is here without proper legal council."
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Coroner," began Raymond, rising, "is it legally necessary that she answer?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Coroner," began Raymond, rising, "is it legally necessary that she answer?
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Remember, she is here without proper legal council."
legallyadverbUS /ˈliːɡəli/
by law; conforming to the law
From this reading "Mr. Coroner," began Raymond, rising, "is it legally necessary that she answer?
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
a particular point in time
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Coroner," began Raymond, rising, "is it legally necessary that she answer?
absolutely essential
From this reading "Mr. Coroner," began Raymond, rising, "is it legally necessary that she answer?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You'll not answer?" thundered Coroner Busby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Remember, she is here without proper legal council."
pursedverbUS /pɜːrst/
past form of “purse” — contract one's lips into a rounded shape
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
Raymond
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From this reading "Mr. Coroner," began Raymond, rising, "is it legally necessary that she answer?
To recall to mind.
From this reading Remember, she is here without proper legal council."
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "Mr. Coroner," began Raymond, rising, "is it legally necessary that she answer?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Coroner," began Raymond, rising, "is it legally necessary that she answer?
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Mr. Coroner," began Raymond, rising, "is it legally necessary that she answer?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "You'll not answer?" thundered Coroner Busby.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FOR AND AGAINST There was a moment of intense silence throughout the courtroom.
which person or people
From this reading Every eye was turned on Mary Billings, who pursed up her lips more closely than ever.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Remember, she is here without proper legal council."
You'll
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From this reading "You'll not answer?" thundered Coroner Busby.
