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From this reading I am from Springfield, Ill.; my wife lives at 716 N.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am from Springfield, Ill.; my wife lives at 716 N.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I am from Springfield, Ill.; my wife lives at 716 N.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
the act of burning something
From this reading Meantime a funeral pyre for the purpose of burning Miller to death had been erected in the center of the village.
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Meantime a funeral pyre for the purpose of burning Miller to death had been erected in the center of the village.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
clamoringnounUS /ˈklæmərɪŋ/
loud and persistent outcry from many people
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Meantime a funeral pyre for the purpose of burning Miller to death had been erected in the center of the village.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
erectedverbUS /ɪˈrektəd/
past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect
From this reading Meantime a funeral pyre for the purpose of burning Miller to death had been erected in the center of the village.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Meantime a funeral pyre for the purpose of burning Miller to death had been erected in the center of the village.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
set up or found
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am from Springfield, Ill.; my wife lives at 716 N.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Meantime a funeral pyre for the purpose of burning Miller to death had been erected in the center of the village.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
coins made of gold
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I am from Springfield, Ill.; my wife lives at 716 N.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading I am from Springfield, Ill.; my wife lives at 716 N.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I am from Springfield, Ill.; my wife lives at 716 N.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime a funeral pyre for the purpose of burning Miller to death had been erected in the center of the village.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading I am from Springfield, Ill.; my wife lives at 716 N.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
not any; not one
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Meantime a funeral pyre for the purpose of burning Miller to death had been erected in the center of the village.
pyrenounUS /ˈpaɪər/
wood heaped for burning a dead body as a funeral rite
From this reading Meantime a funeral pyre for the purpose of burning Miller to death had been erected in the center of the village.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
SpringfieldnounUS /ˈsprɪŋfiːld/
capital of the state of Illinois
From this reading I am from Springfield, Ill.; my wife lives at 716 N.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
swayedverbUS /sweɪd/
past form of “sway” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The gold rings found in his possession had no names in them, as had been asserted, and Mr. Ray said they did not belong to his daughters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Meantime a funeral pyre for the purpose of burning Miller to death had been erected in the center of the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the crowd swayed by passion was clamoring that he be burnt, Miller stepped forward and made the following statement: "My name is C.J. Miller.
which person or people
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I am from Springfield, Ill.; my wife lives at 716 N.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A colored woman who had said she gave breakfast to a colored man clad in a blue flannel suit the morning of the murder, said positively that she had never seen Miller before.
