used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As before, Mr. Fyler appeared for the police, and Mr. Redstall for Sir Calvin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As before, Mr. Fyler appeared for the police, and Mr. Redstall for Sir Calvin.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As before, Mr. Fyler appeared for the police, and Mr. Redstall for Sir Calvin.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
CalvinnounUS /ˈkælvən/
United States chemist noted for discovering the series of chemical reactions in photosynthesis (1911-)
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
overfilled or compacted or concentrated
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The case stood first on the list, and no delay was experienced in opening it.
being one more than ten
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The case stood first on the list, and no delay was experienced in opening it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The case stood first on the list, and no delay was experienced in opening it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As before, Mr. Fyler appeared for the police, and Mr. Redstall for Sir Calvin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
Fyler
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From this reading As before, Mr. Fyler appeared for the police, and Mr. Redstall for Sir Calvin.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The case stood first on the list, and no delay was experienced in opening it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The case stood first on the list, and no delay was experienced in opening it.
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 The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
MagistratesnounUS /ˈmædʒɪstreɪts/
plural of “magistrate” — a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
magnatesnounUS /ˈmæɡneɪts/
plural of “magnate” — a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
a form of address for a man
From this reading As before, Mr. Fyler appeared for the police, and Mr. Redstall for Sir Calvin.
not any; not one
From this reading The case stood first on the list, and no delay was experienced in opening it.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The case stood first on the list, and no delay was experienced in opening it.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading As before, Mr. Fyler appeared for the police, and Mr. Redstall for Sir Calvin.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The prisoner was undefended.
Redstall
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From this reading As before, Mr. Fyler appeared for the police, and Mr. Redstall for Sir Calvin.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
term of address for a man
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The case stood first on the list, and no delay was experienced in opening it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
undefendedadjective
not defended or capable of being defended
From this reading The prisoner was undefended.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading They took their places at eleven o’clock, the Court being then crowded to its utmost capacity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
which person or people
From this reading The Magistrates assembled to hear the case were four in number, two of them being local magnates and personal friends of Sir Calvin, who was accorded a seat on the Bench.
