used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
a'Court
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From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
in the past
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
Anerley
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From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, as she read, she feared her brain was playing her false.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Joan’s mind at first refused to understand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The paragraphs seemed to dance before her eyes.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Then, as she read, she feared her brain was playing her false.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading The paragraphs seemed to dance before her eyes.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
embezzlingverbUS /ɪmˈbezəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “embezzle” — appropriate (as property entrusted to one's care) fraudulently to one's own use
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
opinion or judgment
From this reading The paragraphs seemed to dance before her eyes.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Then, as she read, she feared her brain was playing her false.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Then, as she read, she feared her brain was playing her false.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Joan’s mind at first refused to understand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The paragraphs seemed to dance before her eyes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
Joan's
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From this reading Joan’s mind at first refused to understand.
Mercier
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From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Joan’s mind at first refused to understand.
monies
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From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading The paragraphs seemed to dance before her eyes.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Then, as she read, she feared her brain was playing her false.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Then, as she read, she feared her brain was playing her false.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Joan’s mind at first refused to understand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The paragraphs seemed to dance before her eyes.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, as she read, she feared her brain was playing her false.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
step-daughter
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From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The paragraphs seemed to dance before her eyes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, as she read, she feared her brain was playing her false.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The paragraphs seemed to dance before her eyes.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Joan’s mind at first refused to understand.
Vera
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From this reading His old mother was called, but was in so pitiable a state that his identity was finally established by the evidence of her step-daughter, Vera "Anerley."
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, as she read, she feared her brain was playing her false.
at the time that
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
which person or people
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
a late time of life
From this reading Victor a’Court was identified by several witnesses--one a detective, who had failed to track him when he was "wanted" four years ago for embezzling monies belonging to his firm--as Victor Mercier.
