used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “Such violence is unnecessary,” said he, addressing Gordon.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was only after the coroner threatened to clear the rooms that quiet was restored.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “I--I--beg pardon,” the young officer spoke with an effort.
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading “Your statement was so utterly unbelievable, so astounding that I forgot myself.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading “I--I--beg pardon,” the young officer spoke with an effort.
lacking funds
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was only after the coroner threatened to clear the rooms that quiet was restored.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading It was only after the coroner threatened to clear the rooms that quiet was restored.
dénouement
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From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “I--I--beg pardon,” the young officer spoke with an effort.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading “Your statement was so utterly unbelievable, so astounding that I forgot myself.”
Gordon
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From this reading “Such violence is unnecessary,” said he, addressing Gordon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Such violence is unnecessary,” said he, addressing Gordon.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I--I--beg pardon,” the young officer spoke with an effort.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Such violence is unnecessary,” said he, addressing Gordon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only after the coroner threatened to clear the rooms that quiet was restored.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Your statement was so utterly unbelievable, so astounding that I forgot myself.”
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading “I--I--beg pardon,” the young officer spoke with an effort.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only after the coroner threatened to clear the rooms that quiet was restored.
pandemoniumnounUS /ˌpændɪˈmoʊniəm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
accept an excuse for
From this reading “I--I--beg pardon,” the young officer spoke with an effort.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was only after the coroner threatened to clear the rooms that quiet was restored.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading It was only after the coroner threatened to clear the rooms that quiet was restored.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading It was only after the coroner threatened to clear the rooms that quiet was restored.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Such violence is unnecessary,” said he, addressing Gordon.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “I--I--beg pardon,” the young officer spoke with an effort.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “Your statement was so utterly unbelievable, so astounding that I forgot myself.”
stunnedadjectiveUS /stʌnd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Such violence is unnecessary,” said he, addressing Gordon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading It was only after the coroner threatened to clear the rooms that quiet was restored.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was only after the coroner threatened to clear the rooms that quiet was restored.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
unbelievableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading “Your statement was so utterly unbelievable, so astounding that I forgot myself.”
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading “Such violence is unnecessary,” said he, addressing Gordon.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “Your statement was so utterly unbelievable, so astounding that I forgot myself.”
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 THE VERDICT SO totally unexpected had been the dénouement that for a few seconds the spectators sat stunned; then pandemonium broke loose.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading “Such violence is unnecessary,” said he, addressing Gordon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only after the coroner threatened to clear the rooms that quiet was restored.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I--I--beg pardon,” the young officer spoke with an effort.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “I--I--beg pardon,” the young officer spoke with an effort.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Your statement was so utterly unbelievable, so astounding that I forgot myself.”
