used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
agriculturaladjectiveUS /ˌæɡrəˈkʌltʃərəl/
relating to or used in or promoting agriculture or farming
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Newspaper men were busy with notebook and camera.
any person at all
From this reading Mr. Proctor refused to say a word to anyone.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
boatmen
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From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Newspaper men were busy with notebook and camera.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Newspaper men were busy with notebook and camera.
CigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
communicativeadjectiveUS /kəˈmjuːnəkətɪv/
of or relating to communication
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
Frattenbury
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From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
of great significance or value
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
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 Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
labourers
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From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
loitered
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From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
Mariner's
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From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
the force of workers available
From this reading Newspaper men were busy with notebook and camera.
mortuaryadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrtʃuːeri/
of or relating to or characteristic of death
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Proctor refused to say a word to anyone.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Newspaper men were busy with notebook and camera.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
notebooknounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊk/
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading Newspaper men were busy with notebook and camera.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
pendingadjectiveUS /ˈpendɪŋ/
awaiting conclusion or confirmation
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
ProctornounUS /ˈprɑːktər/
someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading Mr. Proctor refused to say a word to anyone.
QuaynounUS /kiː/
wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
recognisingverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “recognise” — show approval or appreciation of
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Mr. Proctor refused to say a word to anyone.
Reginald
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From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
express in words
From this reading Mr. Proctor refused to say a word to anyone.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
Templeton
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From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The removal of the body of Reginald Templeton from the “Mariner’s Arms” to the mortuary at Frattenbury, pending the funeral the next day, was eagerly watched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Newspaper men were busy with notebook and camera.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The Cigar Band The crowd that had assembled at the inquest at Marsh Quay loitered for a while discussing the one important topic.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Members of the jury, for the most part stolid agricultural labourers or boatmen, were closely questioned by friends or relatives, but, on the whole, recognising the importance of their office, were not communicative.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Newspaper men were busy with notebook and camera.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Mr. Proctor refused to say a word to anyone.
