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From this reading Circumstantial Evidence (Wednesday, September 12; 9 a. m.)
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From this reading Circumstantial Evidence (Wednesday, September 12; 9 a. m.)
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Circumstantial Evidence (Wednesday, September 12; 9 a. m.)
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
react verbally
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Heath was waiting impatiently when we arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
Attorney'snounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
CircumstantialadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/
fully detailed and specific about particulars
From this reading Circumstantial Evidence (Wednesday, September 12; 9 a. m.)
co-operation
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From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
conclusiveadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːsɪv/
forming an end or termination; especially putting an end to doubt or question
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
command with authority
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
elementsnounUS /ˈeləmənts/
violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
divisible by two
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Circumstantial Evidence (Wednesday, September 12; 9 a. m.)
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading Heath was waiting impatiently when we arrived.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Heath was waiting impatiently when we arrived.
of great significance or value
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
irresistiblyadverbUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbli/
incapable of being resisted
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Circumstantial Evidence (Wednesday, September 12; 9 a. m.)
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
Markham
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From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
Odell
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From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
and nothing more
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
express the need or desire for
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Circumstantial Evidence (Wednesday, September 12; 9 a. m.)
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The psychological elements in the case had appealed to him irresistibly, and he felt, even at this stage of the investigation, that a final answer could never be obtained along the usual police lines.
Vance's
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From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Heath was waiting impatiently when we arrived.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading At his request Markham had called for him at a little before nine o’clock, and we had driven direct to the District Attorney’s office.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading Circumstantial Evidence (Wednesday, September 12; 9 a. m.)
at the time that
From this reading Heath was waiting impatiently when we arrived.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The following day, which was Wednesday, not only brought forth an important and, as it appeared, conclusive development in the Odell case, but marked the beginning of Vance’s active co-operation in the proceedings.
