Chapter VII

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

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

in addition

From this reading General Westbrook is of this group; also J. Howard Lynden, plainly ill at ease.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

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

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

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

From this reading Why should Dr. Westbrook be so pale?

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In a corner by themselves sat the witnesses who were to testify.

plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

a room in which a lawcourt sits

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

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From this reading Why should Dr. Westbrook be so pale?

move gently or carefully

From this reading General Westbrook is of this group; also J. Howard Lynden, plainly ill at ease.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

the king of Castile and Aragon who ruled jointly with his wife Isabella

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General Westbrook is of this group; also J. Howard Lynden, plainly ill at ease.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading General Westbrook is of this group; also J. Howard Lynden, plainly ill at ease.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading General Westbrook is of this group; also J. Howard Lynden, plainly ill at ease.

United States editor (1920-1993)

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading General Westbrook is of this group; also J. Howard Lynden, plainly ill at ease.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

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

From this reading General Westbrook is of this group; also J. Howard Lynden, plainly ill at ease.

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 General Westbrook is of this group; also J. Howard Lynden, plainly ill at ease.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

in a literal sense

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

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From this reading General Westbrook is of this group; also J. Howard Lynden, plainly ill at ease.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Why should Dr. Westbrook be so pale?

-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading General Westbrook is of this group; also J. Howard Lynden, plainly ill at ease.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading In a corner by themselves sat the witnesses who were to testify.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Why should Dr. Westbrook be so pale?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Why should Dr. Westbrook be so pale?

plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

give testimony in a court of law

From this reading In a corner by themselves sat the witnesses who were to testify.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Doctor and his friend, Ferdinand Howe, are seated behind the General, an expression of concern on their countenances that is noted and commented on by the crowd.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In a corner by themselves sat the witnesses who were to testify.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading General Westbrook is of this group; also J. Howard Lynden, plainly ill at ease.

a large gathering of people

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

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

From this reading In a corner by themselves sat the witnesses who were to testify.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

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

From this reading In a corner by themselves sat the witnesses who were to testify.

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

From this reading General Westbrook is of this group; also J. Howard Lynden, plainly ill at ease.

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

From this reading THE INQUEST Mr. Merkel was not in readiness for the inquest into the Nettleton Building affair until the Monday following; and at the hour set for the hearing the outer of his two offices, which made a fairly large courtroom, was literally packed by a throng of gaping, perspiring spectators.

which person or people

From this reading In a corner by themselves sat the witnesses who were to testify.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Why should Dr. Westbrook be so pale?

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading In a corner by themselves sat the witnesses who were to testify.