used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
rid of obstructions
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
courtroomnounUS /ˈkɔːrtruːm/
a room in which a lawcourt sits
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
Derr
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From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
a young female
From this reading The girl had given him a point to unravel.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The girl had given him a point to unravel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The girl had given him a point to unravel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
full of life and energy
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
MiltonnounUS /ˈmɪltən/
English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The girl had given him a point to unravel.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
Squire's
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From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
tingedverbUS /tɪŋd/
past form of “tinge” — affect as in thought or feeling
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
the act of testing something
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
unravelverbUS /ənˈrævəl/
become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
From this reading The girl had given him a point to unravel.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fall term of court was now in session, and Milton Derr was put on trial for his life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the prisoner had seemed at first both careless and indifferent regarding his fate, now, since his interview with his former sweetheart, he began to feel a strong and urgent desire to prove his innocence, and to do what he could to help clear the mystery of the murder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The case, deeply tinged with romance and mystery, aroused a lively and unusual interest, both in the town and county, and during the progress of the trial the courtroom was crowded with interested spectators.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you remember telling me that a horseman came down the road the night you were near the Squire's gate?" she asked of Derr on her second visit to the jail.
