1956
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From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
22
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From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
advancementnounUS /ədˈvænsmənt/
encouragement of the progress or growth or acceptance of something
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
(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 What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
an occurrence of something
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
correspondentsnounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndənts/
plural of “correspondent” — someone who communicates by means of letters
From this reading Subsequently, more details were leaked to several Washington correspondents, and then vigorously denied.
counter-espionage
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From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
counterspies
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From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
definitiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/
clearly defined or formulated
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Subsequently, more details were leaked to several Washington correspondents, and then vigorously denied.
true confidential information
From this reading Subsequently, more details were leaked to several Washington correspondents, and then vigorously denied.
Dr
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From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
Eddie
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From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
electronicsnounUS /ˌɪlekˈtrɑːnɪks/
the branch of physics that deals with the emission and effects of electrons and with the use of electronic devices
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
EspionagenounUS /ˈespiənɑːdʒ/
the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
divisible by two
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
FBInounUS /ˈefˈbiːˈaɪ/
a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
It's
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From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
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 _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
leakedverbUS /liːkt/
past form of “leak” — tell anonymously
From this reading Subsequently, more details were leaked to several Washington correspondents, and then vigorously denied.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
maintainsverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnz/
third-person singular of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
not any; not one
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
O'HaranounUS /oʊˈherə/
United States writer (1905-1970)
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
obliquelyadverbUS /əˈbliːkli/
to, toward or at one side
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
observesverbUS /əbˈzɜːrvz/
third-person singular of “observe” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
and nothing more
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
an amount of time
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
a human being
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
quixoticadjectiveUS /kwɪkˈsɑːtɪk/
not sensible about practical matters; idealistic and unrealistic
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
on the contrary
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Subsequently, more details were leaked to several Washington correspondents, and then vigorously denied.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
spiesnounUS /spaɪz/
plural of “spy” — (military) a secret agent hired by a state to obtain information about its enemies or by a business to obtain industrial secrets from competitors
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
St
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From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
SubsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Subsequently, more details were leaked to several Washington correspondents, and then vigorously denied.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
swivetnoun
a panic or extreme discomposure
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Subsequently, more details were leaked to several Washington correspondents, and then vigorously denied.
in or at that place or location
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
the upper part of anything
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Subsequently, more details were leaked to several Washington correspondents, and then vigorously denied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading Subsequently, more details were leaked to several Washington correspondents, and then vigorously denied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Subsequently, more details were leaked to several Washington correspondents, and then vigorously denied.
weren't
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From this reading _It's no surprise that the top brass was in a complete swivet; Eddie knew answers to questions that weren't even asked.
What's
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From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
at the time that
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
which person or people
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
belonging to which person
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading The first public reference to it came on November 22, 1956, when an assistant to Secretary of Defense Wilson obliquely commented on it in testimony before the House Military Affairs Committee.
in the company of; together with
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading What's more_, nothing _was a secret with him around!_ _Philip Duncan, the St. Louis attorney and former FBI agent, who wrote the definitive "History of Espionage", observes that in all the records dealing with spies and counterspies there is no more significant case than that of Dr. John O'Hara Smith, an electronics research engineer.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Duncan maintains that Dr. Smith, whose rather quixotic name is real and not assumed, contributed more to the advancement of espionage and counter-espionage methods than any one person in history._ _For a period of more than a year, the case of Dr. John O'Hara Smith was known to only a few security and defense officials.
