adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
Ablett
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From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
afternoonnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːn/
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading There would be evidence of his arrival, of his being shown into the scene of the tragedy—a room in the Red House, commonly called “the office”—and of his brother’s entrance into that room.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading There would be evidence of his arrival, of his being shown into the scene of the tragedy—a room in the Red House, commonly called “the office”—and of his brother’s entrance into that room.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading There would be evidence of his arrival, of his being shown into the scene of the tragedy—a room in the Red House, commonly called “the office”—and of his brother’s entrance into that room.
calledverbUS /kɔːld/
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
commonlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmənli/
under normal conditions
From this reading There would be evidence of his arrival, of his being shown into the scene of the tragedy—a room in the Red House, commonly called “the office”—and of his brother’s entrance into that room.
commonplaceadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmənpleɪs/
completely ordinary and unremarkable
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
CoronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
entrancenounUS /ˈentrəns/
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading There would be evidence of his arrival, of his being shown into the scene of the tragedy—a room in the Red House, commonly called “the office”—and of his brother’s entrance into that room.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading There would be evidence of his arrival, of his being shown into the scene of the tragedy—a room in the Red House, commonly called “the office”—and of his brother’s entrance into that room.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The jury would have to form their own opinion as to what happened there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
happenedverbUS /ˈhæpənd/
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The jury would have to form their own opinion as to what happened there.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The jury would have to form their own opinion as to what happened there.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
InquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading There would be evidence of his arrival, of his being shown into the scene of the tragedy—a room in the Red House, commonly called “the office”—and of his brother’s entrance into that room.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
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 The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
MarkverbUS /mɑːrk/
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
naturenounUS /ˈneɪtʃər/
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
ne'er-do-wellnoun
an idle worthless person
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading There would be evidence of his arrival, of his being shown into the scene of the tragedy—a room in the Red House, commonly called “the office”—and of his brother’s entrance into that room.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The jury would have to form their own opinion as to what happened there.
outlinenounUS /ˈaʊtlaɪn/
the line that appears to bound an object
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The jury would have to form their own opinion as to what happened there.
ownernounUS /ˈoʊnər/
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
proceededverbUS /prəˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
remarksnounUS /rɪˈmɑːrks/
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
RobertnounUS /ˈrɑːbərt/
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There would be evidence of his arrival, of his being shown into the scene of the tragedy—a room in the Red House, commonly called “the office”—and of his brother’s entrance into that room.
scenenounUS /siːn/
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There would be evidence of his arrival, of his being shown into the scene of the tragedy—a room in the Red House, commonly called “the office”—and of his brother’s entrance into that room.
shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
spentadjectiveUS /spent/
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The jury would have to form their own opinion as to what happened there.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There would be evidence of his arrival, of his being shown into the scene of the tragedy—a room in the Red House, commonly called “the office”—and of his brother’s entrance into that room.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Inquest The Coroner, having made a few commonplace remarks as to the terrible nature of the tragedy which they had come to investigate that afternoon, proceeded to outline the case to the jury.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It would be shown that he was something of a ne’er-do-well, who had spent most of his life in Australia, and that he had announced, in what might almost be called a threatening letter, his intention of visiting his brother that afternoon.
WitnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Witnesses would be called to identify the deceased as Robert Ablett, the brother of the owner of the Red House, Mark Ablett.
