adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
Alarums
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From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Indeed, save for two incidents, the proceedings were almost dull.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
assimilateverbUS /əˈsɪməleɪt/
take up mentally
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
Belcher
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From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
bodynounUS /ˈbɑːdi/
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
carriedverbUS /ˈkærid/
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
chemistnounUS /ˈkemɪst/
a scientist who specializes in chemistry
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
célèbre
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From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
dulladjectiveUS /dʌl/
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Indeed, save for two incidents, the proceedings were almost dull.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
electedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektəd/
subject to popular election
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
Elkin
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From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
ExcursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, save for two incidents, the proceedings were almost dull.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
FowlernounUS /ˈfaʊlər/
English lexicographer who wrote a well-known book on English usage (1858-1933)
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
GrantverbUS /ɡrænt/
let have
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
HobbsnounUS /hɑːbz/
notable English cricketer (1882-1963)
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading Indeed, save for two incidents, the proceedings were almost dull.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, save for two incidents, the proceedings were almost dull.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
jurorsnounUS /ˈdʒʊrərz/
plural of “juror” — someone who serves (or waits to be called to serve) on a jury
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
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 Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
Knoleworth
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From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
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 Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
marshalledverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəld/
inflected form of “marshal” — place in proper rank
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
Messrs
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From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
namedverbUS /neɪmd/
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
orderedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrdərd/
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
ordinarynounUS /ˈɔːrdəneri/
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
ostentationnounUS /ˌɔːstenˈteɪʃən/
a gaudy outward display
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Indeed, save for two incidents, the proceedings were almost dull.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
saveprepositionUS /seɪv/
except for; apart from
From this reading Indeed, save for two incidents, the proceedings were almost dull.
Siddle
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From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
Tomlin
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From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
tradesmennounUS /ˈtreɪdzmən/
plural of “tradesman” — a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, save for two incidents, the proceedings were almost dull.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Indeed, save for two incidents, the proceedings were almost dull.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Alarums and Excursions” The inquest was surprisingly tame after the stirring events which had led up to it.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Almost before Grant had time to assimilate these details Superintendent Fowler, who marshalled the evidence, called his name.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Messrs. Siddle, Elkin, Tomlin and Hobbs, with eight other local tradesmen and farmers, formed the jurors, and the chemist was promptly elected foreman; no witnesses were ordered out of court; the formalities of “swearing in” the jury and “viewing” the body were carried through rapidly.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The coroner, a Knoleworth solicitor named Belcher, prided himself on conducting this _cause célèbre_ with as little ostentation as he would have displayed over an ordinary inquiry.
