AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AFTER the magisterial decision Bertha was removed to Darlinghurst Gaol.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
BailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
Bertha
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From this reading AFTER the magisterial decision Bertha was removed to Darlinghurst Gaol.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
lacking funds
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
corroborativeadjectiveUS /kərˈɑːbərətɪv/
serving to support or corroborate
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
Darlinghurst
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From this reading AFTER the magisterial decision Bertha was removed to Darlinghurst Gaol.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading AFTER the magisterial decision Bertha was removed to Darlinghurst Gaol.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
ensuingadjectiveUS /ˈensuːɪŋ/
following immediately and as a result of what went before
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
Gaolnoun
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 AFTER the magisterial decision Bertha was removed to Darlinghurst Gaol.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
magisterialadjectiveUS /ˌmædʒɪˈstiːriəl/
of or relating to a magistrate
From this reading AFTER the magisterial decision Bertha was removed to Darlinghurst Gaol.
and nothing more
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
monotonynounUS /məˈnɑːtəni/
the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
not any; not one
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
NorrisnounUS /ˈnɔːrɪs/
United States writer (1870-1902)
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
and nothing more
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading AFTER the magisterial decision Bertha was removed to Darlinghurst Gaol.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
the act of searching for something
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
SessionsnounUS /ˈseʃənz/
United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
SydneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
carry out
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AFTER the magisterial decision Bertha was removed to Darlinghurst Gaol.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AFTER the magisterial decision Bertha was removed to Darlinghurst Gaol.
the act of testing something
From this reading Her appearance at the Police Court was merely formal, and she was there committed to take her trial at the ensuing Quarter Sessions.
unravelverbUS /ənˈrævəl/
become or cause to become undone by separating the fibers or threads of
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
unsparinglyadverb
in a scathing and unsparing manner
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading The best legal talent available had been secured on her behalf, and the most skilled Sydney detective was employed, and money was used unsparingly to unravel the mystery in her defence; but no progress had been made.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Bail was not allowed, and only the daily visit of Professor Norris broke the monotony of the following days.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AFTER the magisterial decision Bertha was removed to Darlinghurst Gaol.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
which person or people
From this reading On the other hand, the prosecution, who were no less busy in seeking for corroborative evidence, were utterly at fault.
