11.30
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From this reading Vance Demonstrates (Monday, September 17; 11.30 a. m.)
17
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From this reading Vance Demonstrates (Monday, September 17; 11.30 a. m.)
71st
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From this reading Half an hour later we entered the little apartment-house in 71st Street.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Vance Demonstrates (Monday, September 17; 11.30 a. m.)
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Heath, too, was interested, and, though supercilious, had expressed a willingness to go along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Half an hour later we entered the little apartment-house in 71st Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
apartment-house
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From this reading Half an hour later we entered the little apartment-house in 71st Street.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
assertedadjectiveUS /əˈsɜːrtɪd/
confidently declared to be so
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
boltingverbUS /ˈboʊltɪŋ/
-ing form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
demonstrateverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
DemonstratesverbUS /ˈdemənstreɪts/
third-person singular of “demonstrate” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Vance Demonstrates (Monday, September 17; 11.30 a. m.)
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Half an hour later we entered the little apartment-house in 71st Street.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
communicated in words
From this reading Heath, too, was interested, and, though supercilious, had expressed a willingness to go along.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Heath, too, was interested, and, though supercilious, had expressed a willingness to go along.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Half an hour later we entered the little apartment-house in 71st Street.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading Heath, too, was interested, and, though supercilious, had expressed a willingness to go along.
Heath'snounUS /hiːθs/
possessive form of “heath” — a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Half an hour later we entered the little apartment-house in 71st Street.
how
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From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Half an hour later we entered the little apartment-house in 71st Street.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Heath, too, was interested, and, though supercilious, had expressed a willingness to go along.
Jessup
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From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Half an hour later we entered the little apartment-house in 71st Street.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Half an hour later we entered the little apartment-house in 71st Street.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Vance Demonstrates (Monday, September 17; 11.30 a. m.)
manipulatedverbUS /məˈnɪpjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
Markham
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From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Vance Demonstrates (Monday, September 17; 11.30 a. m.)
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
and nothing more
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
plausibilitynounUS /ˌplɔːzɪˈbɪlɪti/
apparent validity
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
seedsnounUS /siːdz/
plural of “seed” — a small hard fruit
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Vance Demonstrates (Monday, September 17; 11.30 a. m.)
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
Skeel
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From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
sownadjectiveUS /soʊn/
sprinkled with seed
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Half an hour later we entered the little apartment-house in 71st Street.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
superciliousadjectiveUS /ˌsuːpərˈsɪliəs/
having or showing arrogant superiority to and disdain of those one views as unworthy
From this reading Heath, too, was interested, and, though supercilious, had expressed a willingness to go along.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Half an hour later we entered the little apartment-house in 71st Street.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Heath, too, was interested, and, though supercilious, had expressed a willingness to go along.
unbolting
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From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
Vance
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From this reading Vance Demonstrates (Monday, September 17; 11.30 a. m.)
Vance's
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From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Half an hour later we entered the little apartment-house in 71st Street.
at the time that
From this reading The strongest point against Jessup was that relating to the bolting and unbolting of the side door; and when Vance had asserted that he was able to demonstrate how Skeel could have manipulated his own entrance and exit, Markham, though only partly convinced, had agreed to accompany him.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading Heath, too, was interested, and, though supercilious, had expressed a willingness to go along.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Despite the plausibility of Heath’s case against Jessup, Markham was not entirely satisfied with the arrest; and Vance’s attitude had sown further seeds of doubt in his mind.
