used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
any thing at all
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
make certain of
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between his confidences to Edward Sommers and the repeated warnings of his counsel he scarcely knew what to do or what to say.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
Bucholz
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From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
chaoticadjectiveUS /keɪˈɑːtɪk/
lacking a visible order or organization
From this reading The mind of Bucholz was in a chaotic state of worriment and unrest.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Between his confidences to Edward Sommers and the repeated warnings of his counsel he scarcely knew what to do or what to say.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
a lawyer who pleads cases in court
From this reading Between his confidences to Edward Sommers and the repeated warnings of his counsel he scarcely knew what to do or what to say.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Between his confidences to Edward Sommers and the repeated warnings of his counsel he scarcely knew what to do or what to say.
DoubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
FruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
growsverbUS /ɡroʊz/
third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Between his confidences to Edward Sommers and the repeated warnings of his counsel he scarcely knew what to do or what to say.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
imprisonedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənd/
being in captivity
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mind of Bucholz was in a chaotic state of worriment and unrest.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
InvoluntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Between his confidences to Edward Sommers and the repeated warnings of his counsel he scarcely knew what to do or what to say.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The mind of Bucholz was in a chaotic state of worriment and unrest.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
MurderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
and nothing more
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Between his confidences to Edward Sommers and the repeated warnings of his counsel he scarcely knew what to do or what to say.
others
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From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
RegularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
recurring again and again
From this reading Between his confidences to Edward Sommers and the repeated warnings of his counsel he scarcely knew what to do or what to say.
RevealsverbUS /rɪˈviːlz/
third-person singular of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
express in words
From this reading Between his confidences to Edward Sommers and the repeated warnings of his counsel he scarcely knew what to do or what to say.
only a very short time before
From this reading Between his confidences to Edward Sommers and the repeated warnings of his counsel he scarcely knew what to do or what to say.
Schulte
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From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
SkepticaladjectiveUS /ˈskeptəkəl/
denying or questioning the tenets of especially a religion
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
Sommers
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From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The mind of Bucholz was in a chaotic state of worriment and unrest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
the act of testing something
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading The mind of Bucholz was in a chaotic state of worriment and unrest.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Regularly Edward Sommers had visited the imprisoned man, and upon the occasion of each visit had endeavored to assure him of the possibility of escaping from the charge against him.
warningsnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger
From this reading Between his confidences to Edward Sommers and the repeated warnings of his counsel he scarcely knew what to do or what to say.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Between his confidences to Edward Sommers and the repeated warnings of his counsel he scarcely knew what to do or what to say.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
William
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From this reading _Bucholz grows Skeptical and Doubtful._--_A Fruitless Search._--_The Murderer Involuntarily Reveals Himself._ The days sped on, and the trial of William Bucholz, for the murder of Henry Schulte, his employer, was fast approaching.
worrimentnoun
a difficulty that causes anxiety
From this reading The mind of Bucholz was in a chaotic state of worriment and unrest.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At times he would bitterly regret having informed Sommers of anything about himself, and at others he would hug him to his breast as the only human being upon whom he could rely.
