used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The local doctor and the Boots corroborated his account so far as the discovery of the corpse was concerned.
adjoined
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From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Brinkman’s evidence need not be repeated here, for it followed exactly the lines we already know.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The local doctor and the Boots corroborated his account so far as the discovery of the corpse was concerned.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Brinkman’s evidence need not be repeated here, for it followed exactly the lines we already know.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading The local doctor and the Boots corroborated his account so far as the discovery of the corpse was concerned.
Bredon
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From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
Brinkman's
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From this reading Brinkman’s evidence need not be repeated here, for it followed exactly the lines we already know.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading The local doctor and the Boots corroborated his account so far as the discovery of the corpse was concerned.
CoronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading Here the good men and true were to deliver their verdict and the Coroner his platitudes.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading The local doctor and the Boots corroborated his account so far as the discovery of the corpse was concerned.
corroboratedverbUS /kərˈɑːbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading The local doctor and the Boots corroborated his account so far as the discovery of the corpse was concerned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
decayedadjectiveUS /dəˈkeɪd/
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading Here the good men and true were to deliver their verdict and the Coroner his platitudes.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The local doctor and the Boots corroborated his account so far as the discovery of the corpse was concerned.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The local doctor and the Boots corroborated his account so far as the discovery of the corpse was concerned.
DoubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Brinkman’s evidence need not be repeated here, for it followed exactly the lines we already know.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading Brinkman’s evidence need not be repeated here, for it followed exactly the lines we already know.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The local doctor and the Boots corroborated his account so far as the discovery of the corpse was concerned.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Brinkman’s evidence need not be repeated here, for it followed exactly the lines we already know.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Here the good men and true were to deliver their verdict and the Coroner his platitudes.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here the good men and true were to deliver their verdict and the Coroner his platitudes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Here the good men and true were to deliver their verdict and the Coroner his platitudes.
implicationsnounUS /ˌɪmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “implication” — something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied)
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
and nothing more
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Brinkman’s evidence need not be repeated here, for it followed exactly the lines we already know.
Leyland
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From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Brinkman’s evidence need not be repeated here, for it followed exactly the lines we already know.
LoadnounUS /loʊd/
weight to be borne or conveyed
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
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 local doctor and the Boots corroborated his account so far as the discovery of the corpse was concerned.
the force of workers available
From this reading Here the good men and true were to deliver their verdict and the Coroner his platitudes.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Brinkman’s evidence need not be repeated here, for it followed exactly the lines we already know.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
not any; not one
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Brinkman’s evidence need not be repeated here, for it followed exactly the lines we already know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
outbuildingnoun
a building that is subordinate to and separate from a main building
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
platitudesnounUS /ˈplætɪtuːdz/
plural of “platitude” — a trite or obvious remark
From this reading Here the good men and true were to deliver their verdict and the Coroner his platitudes.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
recurring again and again
From this reading Brinkman’s evidence need not be repeated here, for it followed exactly the lines we already know.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The local doctor and the Boots corroborated his account so far as the discovery of the corpse was concerned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Here the good men and true were to deliver their verdict and the Coroner his platitudes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Here the good men and true were to deliver their verdict and the Coroner his platitudes.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(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 Here the good men and true were to deliver their verdict and the Coroner his platitudes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Bet Doubled There was no time to discuss the implications of this unexpected announcement, for the inquest was just beginning, and neither Leyland nor Bredon could afford to miss it.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Brinkman’s evidence need not be repeated here, for it followed exactly the lines we already know.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Here the good men and true were to deliver their verdict and the Coroner his platitudes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading There was a decayed outbuilding which adjoined the _Load of Mischief_, the scene, you fancied, of the farmers’ ordinary in more prosperous times.
