used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
the state of being absent
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
alternatelyadverbUS /ˈɔːltərnətli/
in an alternating sequence or position
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He felt sure that Nick had gone away on some expedition of importance and probably of danger.
for the reason that
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
the two together, not just one
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
challengesnounUS /ˈtʃæləndʒɪz/
plural of “challenge” — a demanding or stimulating situation
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading He felt sure that Nick had gone away on some expedition of importance and probably of danger.
the act of departing
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
one or the other of two
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
Ellhorn's
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From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
EmersonnounUS /ˈemərsən/
United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading He felt sure that Nick had gone away on some expedition of importance and probably of danger.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt sure that Nick had gone away on some expedition of importance and probably of danger.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
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 At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He felt sure that Nick had gone away on some expedition of importance and probably of danger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He felt sure that Nick had gone away on some expedition of importance and probably of danger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
impaneling
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From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He felt sure that Nick had gone away on some expedition of importance and probably of danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
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 Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
LasnounUS /lɑːs/
plural of “la” — a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
immediately past
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
Mead'snounUS /miːdz/
possessive form of “mead” — United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978)
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He felt sure that Nick had gone away on some expedition of importance and probably of danger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
peremptoryadjectiveUS /pərˈemptəri/
offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
Plumas
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From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He felt sure that Nick had gone away on some expedition of importance and probably of danger.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Almost the entire male population of Las Plumas had filed between the opposing lawyers and, for one reason or another, had been excused.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He felt sure that Nick had gone away on some expedition of importance and probably of danger.
in the near future
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He felt sure that Nick had gone away on some expedition of importance and probably of danger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt sure that Nick had gone away on some expedition of importance and probably of danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
ThomsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmsən/
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
the act of testing something
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
Tuttle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thomson Tuttle arrived soon after Nick Ellhorn's departure, and was alternately puzzled and indignant over his absence.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Emerson Mead's trial had been in progress nearly two weeks, but most of the time had been exhausted in impaneling a jury.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At last a jury had been chosen, not because its members were satisfactory to either side, but because both sides had exhausted their peremptory challenges and neither could find further objection which the judge would allow.
