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From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Heath, however, was watching Vance with a kind of grudging admiration.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Heath, however, was watching Vance with a kind of grudging admiration.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Markham sat deep in his chair glaring into space.
corner-stone
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From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Markham sat deep in his chair glaring into space.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Markham realized this, and the fact played havoc with his hopes.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Markham sat deep in his chair glaring into space.
grudgingadjectiveUS /ˈɡrʌdʒɪŋ/
of especially an attitude
From this reading Heath, however, was watching Vance with a kind of grudging admiration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
havocnounUS /ˈhævək/
violent and needless disturbance
From this reading Markham realized this, and the fact played havoc with his hopes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading Heath, however, was watching Vance with a kind of grudging admiration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Markham sat deep in his chair glaring into space.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Markham realized this, and the fact played havoc with his hopes.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Heath, however, was watching Vance with a kind of grudging admiration.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Markham sat deep in his chair glaring into space.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Markham sat deep in his chair glaring into space.
Jessup
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From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Heath, however, was watching Vance with a kind of grudging admiration.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
Markham
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From this reading Markham sat deep in his chair glaring into space.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
the middle of the day
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Heath, however, was watching Vance with a kind of grudging admiration.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Markham realized this, and the fact played havoc with his hopes.
precariouslyadverbUS /prɪˈkeriəsli/
in a precarious manner
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Markham realized this, and the fact played havoc with his hopes.
ReconstructingverbUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “reconstruct” — reassemble mentally
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Markham sat deep in his chair glaring into space.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading Markham sat deep in his chair glaring into space.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Markham realized this, and the fact played havoc with his hopes.
totteringadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːtərɪŋ/
unsteady in gait as from infirmity or old age
From this reading The corner-stone in the foundation of his case against Jessup had been knocked out, and the structure he had built was tottering precariously.
Vance
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From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Heath, however, was watching Vance with a kind of grudging admiration.
at the time that
From this reading Reconstructing the Crime (Monday, September 17; noon) When Vance finished speaking, there was several minutes’ silence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Heath, however, was watching Vance with a kind of grudging admiration.
