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From this reading Heath Asks a Question (Tuesday, April 26; 4 p. m.)
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Heath Asks a Question (Tuesday, April 26; 4 p. m.)
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
(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 But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Heath Asks a Question (Tuesday, April 26; 4 p. m.)
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And it was over as far as the public was concerned.
AsksverbUS /æsks/
third-person singular of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Heath Asks a Question (Tuesday, April 26; 4 p. m.)
astoundingadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
Attorney'snounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading And it was over as far as the public was concerned.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
well in the past; former
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
Dillard
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From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And it was over as far as the public was concerned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading Heath Asks a Question (Tuesday, April 26; 4 p. m.)
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was over as far as the public was concerned.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
take the midday meal
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Heath Asks a Question (Tuesday, April 26; 4 p. m.)
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 Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
Markham
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From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading Heath Asks a Question (Tuesday, April 26; 4 p. m.)
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading And it was over as far as the public was concerned.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Heath Asks a Question (Tuesday, April 26; 4 p. m.)
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Heath Asks a Question (Tuesday, April 26; 4 p. m.)
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
Vance
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From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But there was another revelation to come; and it was, in a way, the most astounding of all the facts that had been brought to light that day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Heath joined us at the District Attorney’s office after lunch, for there were several delicate official matters to be discussed; and later that afternoon Vance reviewed the entire case, explaining many of its obscure points.
at the time that
From this reading When Markham and Vance and I departed from the Dillard house an hour later, I thought the Bishop affair was over.
