Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

the termination of a meeting

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading “Because it was only through a portrait of the deceased, published in a newspaper afterwards, that I remembered his face, sir.”

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

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

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

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Why did you not tell us this at the commencement of the inquiry?” asked the coroner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

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

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

for the reason that

From this reading “Because it was only through a portrait of the deceased, published in a newspaper afterwards, that I remembered his face, sir.”

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

any large and important church

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading “Why did you not tell us this at the commencement of the inquiry?” asked the coroner.

permission to do something

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

someone who is no longer alive

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Why did you not tell us this at the commencement of the inquiry?” asked the coroner.

being one more than seven

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

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

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading “Because it was only through a portrait of the deceased, published in a newspaper afterwards, that I remembered his face, sir.”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

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

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

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

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

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

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

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

From this reading “Because it was only through a portrait of the deceased, published in a newspaper afterwards, that I remembered his face, sir.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Because it was only through a portrait of the deceased, published in a newspaper afterwards, that I remembered his face, sir.”

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

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

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

a search for knowledge

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

past form of “intimate” — give to understand

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Because it was only through a portrait of the deceased, published in a newspaper afterwards, that I remembered his face, sir.”

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading “Because it was only through a portrait of the deceased, published in a newspaper afterwards, that I remembered his face, sir.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading “Because it was only through a portrait of the deceased, published in a newspaper afterwards, that I remembered his face, sir.”

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

a man who delivers the mail

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

plural of “precinct” — a district of a city or town marked out for administrative purposes

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

someone who supervises (an examination)

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading “Because it was only through a portrait of the deceased, published in a newspaper afterwards, that I remembered his face, sir.”

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

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading “Because it was only through a portrait of the deceased, published in a newspaper afterwards, that I remembered his face, sir.”

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

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

term of address for a man

From this reading “Because it was only through a portrait of the deceased, published in a newspaper afterwards, that I remembered his face, sir.”

having a supporting base

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

express in words

From this reading “Why did you not tell us this at the commencement of the inquiry?” asked the coroner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

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

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

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

From this reading “Why did you not tell us this at the commencement of the inquiry?” asked the coroner.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading “Because it was only through a portrait of the deceased, published in a newspaper afterwards, that I remembered his face, sir.”

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

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

plural of “upset” — an unhappy and worried mental state

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Why did you not tell us this at the commencement of the inquiry?” asked the coroner.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

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

From this reading The first witness called was a postman who gave evidence that he had seen the deceased coming out of the Cathedral precincts at Frattenbury between half-past eight and nine on the Saturday evening.

in or at the place that

From this reading He, the witness, was standing outside the post office, opposite the gateway into the Close, where there was an electric lamp.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

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

From this reading “Why did you not tell us this at the commencement of the inquiry?” asked the coroner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Mr. Proctor Upsets Matters The coroner, in re-opening the inquiry, intimated that only one witness of any importance would be heard, and that, with the full consent of the police, who would not, he understood, ask for a further adjournment, the jury would be called upon to record their verdict that afternoon.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Why did you not tell us this at the commencement of the inquiry?” asked the coroner.