Chapter III · Chapter 3

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

cause to be bored

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

occurring or operating at the same time

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

causing one to believe the truth of something

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

someone who questions a witness carefully (especially about testimony given earlier)

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

something intended to communicate a particular impression

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

divisible by two

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

a man of refinement

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

the act of giving

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

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From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

lacking decisiveness of character; unable to act or decide quickly or firmly

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

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 That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

kill intentionally and with premeditation

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

not one, and not any

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

above and across; more than

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

never-ceasing

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

on the contrary

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

only a very short time before

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

walk heavily

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

which person or people

From this reading That story has already been told in greater detail than could be extracted even by the urbane but deadly cross-examiner who led for the Crown.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On the whole, however, her story bore the stamp of truth; and a half-apologetic but none the less persistent cross-examination left it scarcely less convincing than before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading NAME AND NATURE The prisoner's evidence concluded with a perfectly simple if somewhat hesitating account of her own doings during the remainder of the night of her husband's murder.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Curiously enough, the change in Mrs. Minchin's demeanor was almost coincident with the single and rather sinister display of feeling upon the part of the white-haired gentleman who had followed every word of the case.

the words that are spoken

From this reading A change had come over the manner in which Rachel was giving her evidence; it was as though her strength and nerve were failing her together, and henceforth the words had to be put into her mouth.