used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two hours later, Lieutenant Fraser was closeted with Brandt and Hilliard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He told them his story--or as much of it as he deemed necessary.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
BrandtnounUS /brænt/
German statesman who as chancellor of West Germany worked to reduce tensions with eastern Europe (1913-1992)
From this reading Two hours later, Lieutenant Fraser was closeted with Brandt and Hilliard.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading Two hours later, Lieutenant Fraser was closeted with Brandt and Hilliard.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading “It doesn't seem to me you've quite lived up to your reputation, lieutenant,” he commented.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading He told them his story--or as much of it as he deemed necessary.
doesn't
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From this reading “It doesn't seem to me you've quite lived up to your reputation, lieutenant,” he commented.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
Fraser
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From this reading Two hours later, Lieutenant Fraser was closeted with Brandt and Hilliard.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told them his story--or as much of it as he deemed necessary.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
Hilliard
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From this reading Two hours later, Lieutenant Fraser was closeted with Brandt and Hilliard.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He told them his story--or as much of it as he deemed necessary.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Two hours later, Lieutenant Fraser was closeted with Brandt and Hilliard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wasn't trying to,” retorted Steve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He told them his story--or as much of it as he deemed necessary.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Two hours later, Lieutenant Fraser was closeted with Brandt and Hilliard.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Two hours later, Lieutenant Fraser was closeted with Brandt and Hilliard.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading “It doesn't seem to me you've quite lived up to your reputation, lieutenant,” he commented.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It doesn't seem to me you've quite lived up to your reputation, lieutenant,” he commented.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He told them his story--or as much of it as he deemed necessary.
absolutely essential
From this reading He told them his story--or as much of it as he deemed necessary.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He told them his story--or as much of it as he deemed necessary.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He told them his story--or as much of it as he deemed necessary.
prosecutingverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “It doesn't seem to me you've quite lived up to your reputation, lieutenant,” he commented.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading “It doesn't seem to me you've quite lived up to your reputation, lieutenant,” he commented.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading “I wasn't trying to,” retorted Steve.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “It doesn't seem to me you've quite lived up to your reputation, lieutenant,” he commented.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
skepticaladjectiveUS /ˈskeptəkəl/
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
Steve
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From this reading “I wasn't trying to,” retorted Steve.
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 He told them his story--or as much of it as he deemed necessary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He told them his story--or as much of it as he deemed necessary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The prosecuting attorney heard him to an end before he gave a short, skeptical laugh.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told them his story--or as much of it as he deemed necessary.
hard to endure
From this reading “I wasn't trying to,” retorted Steve.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hours later, Lieutenant Fraser was closeted with Brandt and Hilliard.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading “It doesn't seem to me you've quite lived up to your reputation, lieutenant,” he commented.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Two hours later, Lieutenant Fraser was closeted with Brandt and Hilliard.
wasn't
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From this reading “I wasn't trying to,” retorted Steve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two hours later, Lieutenant Fraser was closeted with Brandt and Hilliard.
you've
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From this reading “It doesn't seem to me you've quite lived up to your reputation, lieutenant,” he commented.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It doesn't seem to me you've quite lived up to your reputation, lieutenant,” he commented.
