Chapter XXXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

without advance planning

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

used to show sadness, pity, or regret

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

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From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

be close or similar

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

relatively small compact tawny-brown heron with nocturnal habits and a booming cry; found in marshes

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

exhale hard

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

intentionally conceived

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

past form of “contradict” — be in contradiction with

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

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From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

past form of “drown” — cover completely or make imperceptible

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

in a serious manner

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

being one more than ten

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

at any time

From this reading He had been graduated from a second-rate medical school in Oklahoma and had practised in a small town ever since.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

set up or found

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had been graduated from a second-rate medical school in Oklahoma and had practised in a small town ever since.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

marked with or divided into degrees

From this reading He had been graduated from a second-rate medical school in Oklahoma and had practised in a small town ever since.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading He had been graduated from a second-rate medical school in Oklahoma and had practised in a small town ever since.

be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

a search for knowledge

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

be a lodger; stay temporarily

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

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From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

not any; not one

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

being perceived or observed

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

a state in south central United States

From this reading He had been graduated from a second-rate medical school in Oklahoma and had practised in a small town ever since.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

above and across; more than

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

skillful after much practice

From this reading He had been graduated from a second-rate medical school in Oklahoma and had practised in a small town ever since.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

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From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

plural of “rut” — a groove or furrow (especially one in soft earth caused by wheels)

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

Identical; not different.

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

an educational institution

From this reading He had been graduated from a second-rate medical school in Oklahoma and had practised in a small town ever since.

moderate to inferior in quality

From this reading He had been graduated from a second-rate medical school in Oklahoma and had practised in a small town ever since.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading He had been graduated from a second-rate medical school in Oklahoma and had practised in a small town ever since.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He had been graduated from a second-rate medical school in Oklahoma and had practised in a small town ever since.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

in or at that place or location

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He had been graduated from a second-rate medical school in Oklahoma and had practised in a small town ever since.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

the act of testing something

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

without question

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

during the time that

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

which person or people

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.

someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading This bit of testimony was later contradicted, however, by a rival witness for Mason--the driver for Lutz Brothers, no less, who as earnestly swore that he found no ruts or rough places whatsoever in the road.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading The remainder of the trial consisted of the testimony of eleven witnesses--four for Mason and seven for Clyde.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading One of the latter--a Dr. A. K. Sword, of Rehobeth--chancing to be at Big Bittern on the day that Roberta's body was returned to the boat-house, now declared that he had seen and examined it there and that the wounds, as they appeared then, did not seem to him as other than such as might have been delivered by such a blow as Clyde admitted to having struck accidentally, and that unquestionably Miss Alden had been drowned while conscious--and not unconscious, as the state would have the jury believe--a result which led Mason into an inquiry concerning the gentleman's medical history, which, alas, was not as impressive as it might have been.

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From this reading In addition to him--and entirely apart from the crime with which Clyde was charged--there was Samuel Yearsley, one of the farmers from around Gun Lodge, who, driving over the road which Roberta's body had traveled in being removed from Big Bittern to Gun Lodge, now earnestly swore that the road, as he had noticed in driving over it that same morning, was quite rough--making it possible for Belknap, who was examining him, to indicate that this was at least an approximate cause of the extra-severity of the wounds upon Roberta's head and face.