used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
adherencenounUS /ədˈhɪrəns/
faithful support for a cause or political party or religion
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
admissionsnounUS /ædˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “admission” — the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
defencenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
demonsnounUS /ˈdiːmənz/
plural of “demon” — an evil supernatural being
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I obtained without difficulty the permission I sought.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "I saw him this morning," the magistrate said, "and interrogated him with severity, to no effect.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
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 I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
interrogatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈterəɡeɪtɪd/
past form of “interrogate” — transmit (a signal) for setting off an appropriate response, as in telecommunication
From this reading "I saw him this morning," the magistrate said, "and interrogated him with severity, to no effect.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
magistratenounUS /ˈmædʒəstreɪt/
a lay judge or civil authority who administers the law (especially one who conducts a court dealing with minor offenses)
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
magistrate's
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From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I saw him this morning," the magistrate said, "and interrogated him with severity, to no effect.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
not any; not one
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
come into possession of
From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading I obtained without difficulty the permission I sought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
approval to do something
From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I saw him this morning," the magistrate said, "and interrogated him with severity, to no effect.
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw him this morning," the magistrate said, "and interrogated him with severity, to no effect.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading "I saw him this morning," the magistrate said, "and interrogated him with severity, to no effect.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
that is looked for
From this reading I obtained without difficulty the permission I sought.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I asked if the prisoner had made any further admissions or confession, and the magistrate answered no, and that the man persisted in a sullen adherence to the tale he had invented in his own defence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading His account of the man's sincere or pretended belief in spirits and demons had deeply interested me, and I wished to have some conversation with him respecting this particular adventure which had ended in murder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading My purpose was to obtain, by the magistrate's permission, an interview with the prisoner.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I obtained without difficulty the permission I sought.
