Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

how long something has existed

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

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

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was a room of vast size: baronial in appearance, and in its time there had been many gay and striking scenes in it.

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

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

impressive in appearance

From this reading It was a room of vast size: baronial in appearance, and in its time there had been many gay and striking scenes in it.

a British or Canadian lawyer who speaks in the higher courts of law on behalf of either the defense or prosecution

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

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From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

an occurrence of something

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

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From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

complete or carry out

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

at any time

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

a social unit living together

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

set up or found

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

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From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

plural of “function” — (mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading It was a room of vast size: baronial in appearance, and in its time there had been many gay and striking scenes in it.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

destroyed or killed

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

an informal term for a youth or man

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

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From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was a room of vast size: baronial in appearance, and in its time there had been many gay and striking scenes in it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

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From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It was a room of vast size: baronial in appearance, and in its time there had been many gay and striking scenes in it.

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From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

in a mournful manner

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

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

From this reading It was a room of vast size: baronial in appearance, and in its time there had been many gay and striking scenes in it.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was a room of vast size: baronial in appearance, and in its time there had been many gay and striking scenes in it.

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From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

term of address for a man

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading It was a room of vast size: baronial in appearance, and in its time there had been many gay and striking scenes in it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

in a special manner

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

the season of growth

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading It was a room of vast size: baronial in appearance, and in its time there had been many gay and striking scenes in it.

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

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

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

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was a room of vast size: baronial in appearance, and in its time there had been many gay and striking scenes in it.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

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

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE CORONER SITS Two days later, Mr. Fransemmery summoned to discharge the functions of a juror at that ancient institution, a Coroner’s inquest, found himself acting as foreman of twelve good men and true in the old dining-hall of Markenmore Court.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading It was a room of vast size: baronial in appearance, and in its time there had been many gay and striking scenes in it.

impressive by reason of age

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

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

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

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

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.

at the time that

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading That venerable apartment had been specially prepared and fitted up for the occasion; it was the first time, observed Braxfield mournfully, that it had ever been used since the grand state dinner which Sir Anthony had given to his friends and neighbours when Guy came of age.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But never, since its first building by a dead and gone Markenmore, had it been so filled with folk of various degree as on this bright spring morning.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading There were jurymen and police and witnesses; there was Chilford, representing the family, and another solicitor representing Harborough; there was a London barrister in charge of the case as it presented itself to the authorities; there were officials of many sorts; there were reporters from the local Press, and two or three representatives sent specially from London newspapers.