used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would only show that he had been present at the very hour of the murder, and would confirm the evidence of Joad.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It would only show that he had been present at the very hour of the murder, and would confirm the evidence of Joad.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would only show that he had been present at the very hour of the murder, and would confirm the evidence of Joad.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading It would only show that he had been present at the very hour of the murder, and would confirm the evidence of Joad.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
defendverbUS /dɪˈfend/
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
Dora
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From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
Edermont
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From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Once that was proved, what plea could he put forward to prove his innocence?
the act of giving
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would only show that he had been present at the very hour of the murder, and would confirm the evidence of Joad.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It would only show that he had been present at the very hour of the murder, and would confirm the evidence of Joad.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
how
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From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Once that was proved, what plea could he put forward to prove his innocence?
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
Joad
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From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
go away from a place
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
take in marriage
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
mendverbUS /mend/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It would only show that he had been present at the very hour of the murder, and would confirm the evidence of Joad.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
on one occasion
From this reading Once that was proved, what plea could he put forward to prove his innocence?
and nothing more
From this reading It would only show that he had been present at the very hour of the murder, and would confirm the evidence of Joad.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading Once that was proved, what plea could he put forward to prove his innocence?
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It would only show that he had been present at the very hour of the murder, and would confirm the evidence of Joad.
bring forth or yield
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
productionnounUS /prəˈdʌkʃən/
the act or process of producing something
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Once that was proved, what plea could he put forward to prove his innocence?
established beyond doubt
From this reading Once that was proved, what plea could he put forward to prove his innocence?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Once that was proved, what plea could he put forward to prove his innocence?
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
except for; apart from
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It would only show that he had been present at the very hour of the murder, and would confirm the evidence of Joad.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the face of this old man's evidence, she did not see how Allen could defend himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
precisely as stated
From this reading It would only show that he had been present at the very hour of the murder, and would confirm the evidence of Joad.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was true that he could produce the letter of Mr. Edermont, giving him a midnight invitation to his study; but such production would not mend matters.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Once that was proved, what plea could he put forward to prove his innocence?
at the time that
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Dora took leave of Allen, she returned to the Red House with the firm conviction that to save the doctor she would be obliged to marry Joad.
