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.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
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:
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
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.
an occurrence of 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.
CLOSESnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading THE DEFENCE CLOSES.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
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:
cross-examinationnoun
(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
DEFENCEnounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading THE DEFENCE CLOSES.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
Dr
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From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
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.
usually; as a rule
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.
habituenoun
a regular patron
From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
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.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
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.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone 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.
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.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
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.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
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.
Medjora
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From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
morphinenounUS /ˈmɔːrfin/
an alkaloid narcotic drug extracted from opium; a powerful, habit-forming narcotic used to relieve pain
From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
to a great degree or extent
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.
Munson
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From this reading Mr. Munson began: "You have testified that Miss Sloane was a morphine _habitue_."
immediately following in time or order
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.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
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.
have ownership or possession of
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.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
with little or no delay
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
propoundverbUS /prəˈpaʊnd/
put forward, as of an idea
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
prosecution'snounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃənz/
possessive form of “prosecution” — the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
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.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
with speed
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
Sloane
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_."
be standing; be upright
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The next day's proceedings began promptly, Dr. Medjora taking the stand for cross-examination.
testifiedverbUS /ˈtestəfaɪd/
inflected form of “testify” — give testimony in a court of law
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:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Before he could propound a question based upon this statement, the Doctor replied quickly:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
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.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
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.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
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_."
