used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading Mrs. Cregan accounted for her son's excitement by saying that he was ill.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading He was interrupted by the entrance of Anne.
any person at all
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was interrupted by the entrance of Anne.
not accessible to view
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
creeknounUS /kriːk/
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
Cregan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Cregan accounted for her son's excitement by saying that he was ill.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
DrownedverbUS /draʊnd/
past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading He was interrupted by the entrance of Anne.
divisible by two
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Mrs. Cregan accounted for her son's excitement by saying that he was ill.
a boy or man
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Cregan accounted for her son's excitement by saying that he was ill.
set up or found
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
Hardress
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was interrupted by the entrance of Anne.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Cregan accounted for her son's excitement by saying that he was ill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Mrs. Cregan accounted for her son's excitement by saying that he was ill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
discontinued temporarily
From this reading He was interrupted by the entrance of Anne.
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 Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Cregan accounted for her son's excitement by saying that he was ill.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was interrupted by the entrance of Anne.
panic-strickenadjective
thrown into a state of intense fear or desperation
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Mrs. Cregan accounted for her son's excitement by saying that he was ill.
serving-man
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Mrs. Cregan accounted for her son's excitement by saying that he was ill.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Cregan accounted for her son's excitement by saying that he was ill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was interrupted by the entrance of Anne.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
unhurtadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrt/
not injured or harmed
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
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 Later in the evening they heard that the coroner had not even found anyone to identify the body, and that the jury had returned a verdict of "Found Drowned."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was interrupted by the entrance of Anne.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Some days afterwards Hardress went shooting to the creek, and, believing that he had killed a serving-man, fled panic-stricken back to the house.
which person or people
From this reading The fellow, however, was unhurt, but his cries attracted the attention of a stranger who had lain concealed under a bank.
