used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
Allen'snounUS /ˈælənz/
possessive form of “allen” — United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
Anita's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
an occurrence of something
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
establishverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
a man of refinement
From this reading The coroner proved intelligent, reasonable and a gentleman.
GRAHAMnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
Harrison'snounUS /ˈherɪsənz/
possessive form of “harrison” — English actor on stage and in films (1908-1990)
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading The coroner proved intelligent, reasonable and a gentleman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
Landis
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From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading WHY MRS.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
absolutely essential
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
not any; not one
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
approval to do something
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
photographsnounUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræfs/
plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The coroner proved intelligent, reasonable and a gentleman.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The coroner proved intelligent, reasonable and a gentleman.
runction
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
SCREAMEDverbUS /skriːmd/
past form of “scream” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
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 Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As Landis and Bernard had the case, he promised to call no more evidence than necessary to establish the facts of the murder.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GRAHAM SCREAMED After breakfast next morning the coroner came to the house for Harrison’s body.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading WHY MRS.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
withholdverbUS /wɪθˈhoʊld/
hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading Landis had a talk with him in the library, promising him a set of photographs in time for the inquest, then telling him Allen’s and Anita’s story in full and asking permission to withhold it at that runction.
