used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had advised him repeatedly about his deportment in the prison, and as to his manner of conducting himself upon his approaching trial.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading He had advised him repeatedly about his deportment in the prison, and as to his manner of conducting himself upon his approaching trial.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading He had advised him repeatedly about his deportment in the prison, and as to his manner of conducting himself upon his approaching trial.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The intimacy and friendship existing between Sommers and Bucholz continued to increase as the days passed slowly on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
AttorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The intimacy and friendship existing between Sommers and Bucholz continued to increase as the days passed slowly on.
BridgeportnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒpɔːrt/
a port in southwestern Connecticut on Long Island Sound
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
Bucholz
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From this reading The intimacy and friendship existing between Sommers and Bucholz continued to increase as the days passed slowly on.
Bucholz's
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From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By degrees and in fragmentary conversations Sommers had learned the story of the murder from his companion.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading By degrees and in fragmentary conversations Sommers had learned the story of the murder from his companion.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading He had advised him repeatedly about his deportment in the prison, and as to his manner of conducting himself upon his approaching trial.
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The intimacy and friendship existing between Sommers and Bucholz continued to increase as the days passed slowly on.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading By degrees and in fragmentary conversations Sommers had learned the story of the murder from his companion.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The intimacy and friendship existing between Sommers and Bucholz continued to increase as the days passed slowly on.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading By degrees and in fragmentary conversations Sommers had learned the story of the murder from his companion.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading He had advised him repeatedly about his deportment in the prison, and as to his manner of conducting himself upon his approaching trial.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
employsnounUS /emˈplɔɪz/
plural of “employ” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
EstrangementnounUS /ɪˈstreɪndʒmənt/
separation resulting from hostility
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading The intimacy and friendship existing between Sommers and Bucholz continued to increase as the days passed slowly on.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
fragmentaryadjectiveUS /ˈfræɡmənteri/
consisting of small disconnected parts
From this reading By degrees and in fragmentary conversations Sommers had learned the story of the murder from his companion.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The intimacy and friendship existing between Sommers and Bucholz continued to increase as the days passed slowly on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By degrees and in fragmentary conversations Sommers had learned the story of the murder from his companion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had advised him repeatedly about his deportment in the prison, and as to his manner of conducting himself upon his approaching trial.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had advised him repeatedly about his deportment in the prison, and as to his manner of conducting himself upon his approaching trial.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By degrees and in fragmentary conversations Sommers had learned the story of the murder from his companion.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading The intimacy and friendship existing between Sommers and Bucholz continued to increase as the days passed slowly on.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading The intimacy and friendship existing between Sommers and Bucholz continued to increase as the days passed slowly on.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading By degrees and in fragmentary conversations Sommers had learned the story of the murder from his companion.
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 He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had advised him repeatedly about his deportment in the prison, and as to his manner of conducting himself upon his approaching trial.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The intimacy and friendship existing between Sommers and Bucholz continued to increase as the days passed slowly on.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The intimacy and friendship existing between Sommers and Bucholz continued to increase as the days passed slowly on.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
ReleaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading He had advised him repeatedly about his deportment in the prison, and as to his manner of conducting himself upon his approaching trial.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The intimacy and friendship existing between Sommers and Bucholz continued to increase as the days passed slowly on.
Sommers
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From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
State'snounUS /steɪts/
possessive form of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading By degrees and in fragmentary conversations Sommers had learned the story of the murder from his companion.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
suggestsverbUS /səˈdʒests/
third-person singular of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
the act of testing something
From this reading He had advised him repeatedly about his deportment in the prison, and as to his manner of conducting himself upon his approaching trial.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He had advised him repeatedly about his deportment in the prison, and as to his manner of conducting himself upon his approaching trial.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading He had evinced a deep sympathy for his unfortunate position, and, by timely suggestions and judicious warnings, had led the accused man to rely upon him, in a material degree, for advice and comfort.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading _Sommers suggests a doubt of Bucholz's Innocence._--_He employs Bucholz's Counsel to effect his Release._--_A Visit from the State's Attorney._--_A Difficulty and an Estrangement._ We will now return to the prison at Bridgeport and to the unfortunate man confined within its walls for the murder of his master.
