used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
Akkra
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From this reading Very many of my auditors must remember the Akkra case well, since it occurred only last year.
in addition
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
attractverbUS /əˈtrækt/
direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
auditorsnounUS /ˈɑːdətərz/
plural of “auditor” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Very many of my auditors must remember the Akkra case well, since it occurred only last year.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
bizarreadjectiveUS /bəˈzɑːr/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Very many of my auditors must remember the Akkra case well, since it occurred only last year.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
constructingverbUS /kənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “construct” — make by combining materials and parts
From this reading Now she turns her talents to constructing a "true crime" of the future--and its solution.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
criminologist's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
criminologistsnounUS /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɑːlədʒɪsts/
plural of “criminologist” — a specialist in criminology
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
criminologynounUS /ˌkrɪmɪˈnɑːlədʒi/
the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior and law enforcement
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
DeliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
EditorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Now she turns her talents to constructing a "true crime" of the future--and its solution.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now she turns her talents to constructing a "true crime" of the future--and its solution.
HerewithadverbUS /ˈhɪrˈwɪθ/
(formal) by means of this
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Now she turns her talents to constructing a "true crime" of the future--and its solution.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
immediately past
From this reading Very many of my auditors must remember the Akkra case well, since it occurred only last year.
lecture-report
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From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Very many of my auditors must remember the Akkra case well, since it occurred only last year.
Miriam
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From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Very many of my auditors must remember the Akkra case well, since it occurred only last year.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now she turns her talents to constructing a "true crime" of the future--and its solution.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Very many of my auditors must remember the Akkra case well, since it occurred only last year.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
and nothing more
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Very many of my auditors must remember the Akkra case well, since it occurred only last year.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now she turns her talents to constructing a "true crime" of the future--and its solution.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Very many of my auditors must remember the Akkra case well, since it occurred only last year.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Now she turns her talents to constructing a "true crime" of the future--and its solution.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
specialistsnounUS /ˈspeʃələsts/
plural of “specialist” — an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Now she turns her talents to constructing a "true crime" of the future--and its solution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now she turns her talents to constructing a "true crime" of the future--and its solution.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This, however, is the first attempt to set forth the bizarre circumstances hitherto known only to the authorities and to a few specialists.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Miriam de Ford has given a good deal of thought to crime and criminology of other times and spaces (see Editorial).
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Now she turns her talents to constructing a "true crime" of the future--and its solution.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Now she turns her talents to constructing a "true crime" of the future--and its solution.
precisely as stated
From this reading Herewith, then, a criminologist's lecture-report on_: Deliberate murder being so very rare a crime in our society, an account of any instance of it must attract the attention not only of criminologists but also of the general public.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Very many of my auditors must remember the Akkra case well, since it occurred only last year.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Very many of my auditors must remember the Akkra case well, since it occurred only last year.
