used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The worst of it was that he need not invent any evidence or take any chances.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The worst of it was that he need not invent any evidence or take any chances.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading There was enough corroborative testimony to convict St. Peter himself.
corroborativeadjectiveUS /kərˈɑːbərətɪv/
serving to support or corroborate
From this reading There was enough corroborative testimony to convict St. Peter himself.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
Elliot
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From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There was enough corroborative testimony to convict St. Peter himself.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The worst of it was that he need not invent any evidence or take any chances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
GORDON
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From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The worst of it was that he need not invent any evidence or take any chances.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading There was enough corroborative testimony to convict St. Peter himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading The worst of it was that he need not invent any evidence or take any chances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
Macdonald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The worst of it was that he need not invent any evidence or take any chances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The worst of it was that he need not invent any evidence or take any chances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The worst of it was that he need not invent any evidence or take any chances.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The worst of it was that he need not invent any evidence or take any chances.
PagetnounUS /ˈpædʒət/
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading There was enough corroborative testimony to convict St. Peter himself.
placidlyadverbUS /ˈplæsɪdli/
in a quiet and tranquil manner
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
Selfridge
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From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
SPENDSverbUS /spendz/
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
St
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From this reading There was enough corroborative testimony to convict St. Peter himself.
be standing; be upright
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
carry out
From this reading The worst of it was that he need not invent any evidence or take any chances.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading There was enough corroborative testimony to convict St. Peter himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The worst of it was that he need not invent any evidence or take any chances.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was enough corroborative testimony to convict St. Peter himself.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It looked as if Selfridge had made up his mind to frame Gordon for a prison sentence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading GORDON SPENDS A BUSY EVENING Paget smoked placidly, but the heart within him was troubled.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The worst of it was that he need not invent any evidence or take any chances.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading If Macdonald came through on the stand with an identification of Elliot as one of his assailants, the young man would go down the river to serve time.
