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Chapter IX
THE DEFENCE CLOSES. The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination. His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination. Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_." Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.”
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
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From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
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From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
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From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
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From this reading THE DEFENCE CLOSES.
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From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
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From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
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From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
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From this reading THE DEFENCE CLOSES.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
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From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
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From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
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From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
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From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
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From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
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From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
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From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
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From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
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From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
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From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
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From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
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From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
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From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEFENCE CLOSES.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
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From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
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From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His evidence in his own behalf, it was generally conceded, had materially weakened the prosecution's case, and it was with much interest that the lawyers watched the outcome of his cross-examination.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
