used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
abnormaladjectiveUS /æbˈnɔːrməl/
not normal; not typical or usual or regular or conforming to a norm
From this reading Furthermore, some knowledge of pathological or abnormal behaviorism is a requisite.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The points of evidence are cleverly assembled and the _nuances_ of incrimination are very subtly shaded.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading The points of evidence are cleverly assembled and the _nuances_ of incrimination are very subtly shaded.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
behaviorismnoun
an approach to psychology that emphasizes observable measurable behavior
From this reading Furthermore, some knowledge of pathological or abnormal behaviorism is a requisite.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading The points of evidence are cleverly assembled and the _nuances_ of incrimination are very subtly shaded.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
constitutesverbUS /ˈkɑːnstətuːts/
third-person singular of “constitute” — form or compose
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
crime-solvers
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From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
cross-sectionadjective
representing a plane made by cutting across something at right angles to its length
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
any strong feeling
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The points of evidence are cleverly assembled and the _nuances_ of incrimination are very subtly shaded.
excellentlyadverbUS /ˈeksələntli/
extremely well
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
existentadjectiveUS /eɡˈzɪstənt/
having existence or being or actuality
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
FurthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Furthermore, some knowledge of pathological or abnormal behaviorism is a requisite.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
incriminationnounUS /ˌɪnkrɪməˈneɪʃən/
an accusation that you are responsible for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading The points of evidence are cleverly assembled and the _nuances_ of incrimination are very subtly shaded.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
intriguingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡɪŋ/
disturbingly provocative
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
intuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Furthermore, some knowledge of pathological or abnormal behaviorism is a requisite.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Furthermore, some knowledge of pathological or abnormal behaviorism is a requisite.
law-enforcers
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From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
nuancesnounUS /ˈnuːɑːnsɪz/
plural of “nuance” — a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading The points of evidence are cleverly assembled and the _nuances_ of incrimination are very subtly shaded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Furthermore, some knowledge of pathological or abnormal behaviorism is a requisite.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
pathologicaladjectiveUS /ˌpæθəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
of or relating to the practice of pathology
From this reading Furthermore, some knowledge of pathological or abnormal behaviorism is a requisite.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
perenniallyadverbUS /pərˈeniəli/
in a perennial manner; repeatedly
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The points of evidence are cleverly assembled and the _nuances_ of incrimination are very subtly shaded.
by chance
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
representverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzent/
take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
requisitenounUS /ˈrekwəzət/
anything indispensable
From this reading Furthermore, some knowledge of pathological or abnormal behaviorism is a requisite.
Ripley's
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From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
shadedadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdɪd/
protected from heat and light with shade or shadow
From this reading The points of evidence are cleverly assembled and the _nuances_ of incrimination are very subtly shaded.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Furthermore, some knowledge of pathological or abnormal behaviorism is a requisite.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
subtlyadverbUS /ˈsʌtəli/
in a subtle manner
From this reading The points of evidence are cleverly assembled and the _nuances_ of incrimination are very subtly shaded.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The solution of criminal mysteries constitutes one of the most absorbing, possibly the most intriguing forms of mental activity existent.
thought-out
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From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading It calls for something more than mere cold intelligence and reasoning ability, requiring in addition native perception, intuition, and a natural understanding of human behavior under stress of emotion and passion.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Ripley’s excellently thought-out series of mysteries might be said to represent a very adequate cross-section of the problems perennially confronting the law-enforcers and official crime-solvers of the nation.
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