used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUSTIN the butler gave his evidence in a straightforward fashion.
anew
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
archbishopnounUS /ˈɑːrtʃˈbɪʃəp/
a bishop of highest rank
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
AUSTINnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading AUSTIN the butler gave his evidence in a straightforward fashion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
cause to be bored
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading AUSTIN the butler gave his evidence in a straightforward fashion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
cajoledverbUS /kəˈdʒoʊld/
past form of “cajole” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading AUSTIN the butler gave his evidence in a straightforward fashion.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading AUSTIN the butler gave his evidence in a straightforward fashion.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading AUSTIN the butler gave his evidence in a straightforward fashion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
hectored
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From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AUSTIN the butler gave his evidence in a straightforward fashion.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUSTIN the butler gave his evidence in a straightforward fashion.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
likenedverbUS /ˈlaɪkənd/
past form of “liken” — consider or describe as similar, equal, or analogous
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
McWalsh
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From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
McWalsh's
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From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
portliness
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From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
straightforwardadjectiveUS /ˈstreɪtˈfɔːrwərd/
free from ambiguity
From this reading AUSTIN the butler gave his evidence in a straightforward fashion.
tediousadjectiveUS /ˈtiːdiəs/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUSTIN the butler gave his evidence in a straightforward fashion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Although he had been examined by a number of minor officials, hectored by them, threatened or cajoled as they interpreted their duty, his testimony remained the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
at the time that
From this reading And when he hoped this tedious business was all over, he was brought before Inspector McWalsh and compelled to begin all over again.
which person or people
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It was McWalsh’s theory that a man may be startled into telling the truth that will convict him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was a man slightly below middle height, inclined to portliness, but bore himself with the dignity of one who had been likened to an archbishop.
