15th
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From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
actverbUS /ækt/
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The whole Sorbonne, disgraced by this act of the examining magistrate, asserted its belief in the innocence of Mademoiselle Stangerson’s fiancé.
affairsnounUS /əˈferz/
matters of personal concern
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
annalsnounUS /ˈænəlz/
reports of the work of a society or learned body etc
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
aroseverbUS /ərˈoʊz/
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
articlenounUS /ˈɑːrtəkəl/
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading The whole Sorbonne, disgraced by this act of the examining magistrate, asserted its belief in the innocence of Mademoiselle Stangerson’s fiancé.
AwaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There never has been a case with so many obscure, incomprehensible, and inexplicable points.
beliefnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The whole Sorbonne, disgraced by this act of the examining magistrate, asserted its belief in the innocence of Mademoiselle Stangerson’s fiancé.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading There never has been a case with so many obscure, incomprehensible, and inexplicable points.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
crimenounUS /kraɪm/
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
cryverbUS /kraɪ/
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
Darzac's
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From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
devotedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
disgracedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪst/
suffering shame
From this reading The whole Sorbonne, disgraced by this act of the examining magistrate, asserted its belief in the innocence of Mademoiselle Stangerson’s fiancé.
docknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
Epoque
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From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The whole Sorbonne, disgraced by this act of the examining magistrate, asserted its belief in the innocence of Mademoiselle Stangerson’s fiancé.
fiancé
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From this reading The whole Sorbonne, disgraced by this act of the examining magistrate, asserted its belief in the innocence of Mademoiselle Stangerson’s fiancé.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
FrenchnounUS /frentʃ/
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
frontnounUS /frʌnt/
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There never has been a case with so many obscure, incomprehensible, and inexplicable points.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
hesitatedverbUS /ˈhezɪteɪtɪd/
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
ImpatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading There never has been a case with so many obscure, incomprehensible, and inexplicable points.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading There never has been a case with so many obscure, incomprehensible, and inexplicable points.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading The whole Sorbonne, disgraced by this act of the examining magistrate, asserted its belief in the innocence of Mademoiselle Stangerson’s fiancé.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
JosephnounUS /ˈdʒoʊsəf/
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
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 In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
lovedadjectiveUS /lʌvd/
held dear
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
MademoisellenounUS /ˌmædəməˈzel/
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading The whole Sorbonne, disgraced by this act of the examining magistrate, asserted its belief in the innocence of Mademoiselle Stangerson’s fiancé.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The whole Sorbonne, disgraced by this act of the examining magistrate, asserted its belief in the innocence of Mademoiselle Stangerson’s fiancé.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 There never has been a case with so many obscure, incomprehensible, and inexplicable points.
MonsieurnounUS /məˈsjɜːr/
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
mysteriousadjectiveUS /mɪˈstɪriəs/
of an obscure nature
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading There never has been a case with so many obscure, incomprehensible, and inexplicable points.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading There never has been a case with so many obscure, incomprehensible, and inexplicable points.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
pagenounUS /peɪdʒ/
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
ParisnounUS /ˈperɪs/
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading There never has been a case with so many obscure, incomprehensible, and inexplicable points.
printedverbUS /ˈprɪntɪd/
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
Rouletabille
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From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
savantnounUS /səˈvɑːnt/
someone who has been admitted to membership in a scholarly field
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
sciencenounUS /ˈsaɪəns/
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
Seine-et-Oise
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From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
sidesnounUS /saɪdz/
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There never has been a case with so many obscure, incomprehensible, and inexplicable points.
SorbonnenounUS /sɔːrˈbɑːn/
a university in Paris; intellectual center of France
From this reading The whole Sorbonne, disgraced by this act of the examining magistrate, asserted its belief in the innocence of Mademoiselle Stangerson’s fiancé.
Stangerson's
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From this reading The whole Sorbonne, disgraced by this act of the examining magistrate, asserted its belief in the innocence of Mademoiselle Stangerson’s fiancé.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There never has been a case with so many obscure, incomprehensible, and inexplicable points.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The whole Sorbonne, disgraced by this act of the examining magistrate, asserted its belief in the innocence of Mademoiselle Stangerson’s fiancé.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
to-day
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From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
truthnounUS /truːθ/
a fact that has been verified
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
unanimousadjectiveUS /juːˈnænəməs/
in complete agreement
From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When Paris heard of Monsieur Robert Darzac’s arrest a unanimous cry of protest arose from all sides.
WhichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
whosedeterminerUS /huːz/
belonging to which person
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading In Which Joseph Rouletabille is Awaited with Impatience On the 15th of January, that is to say, two months and a half after the tragic events I have narrated, the “Epoque” printed, as the first column of the front page, the following sensational article:— “The Seine-et-Oise jury is summoned to-day to give its verdict on one of the most mysterious affairs in the annals of crime.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading And yet the prosecution has not hesitated to put into the prisoner’s dock a man who is respected, esteemed, and loved by all who knew him—a young savant, the hope of French science, whose whole life has been devoted to knowledge and truth.
