used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
administeredverbUS /ədˈmɪnəstərd/
past form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
administratornounUS /ədˈmɪnəstreɪtər/
someone who administers a business
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
in the past
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
amazinglyadverbUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋli/
in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
exhale hard
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
brutallyadverbUS /ˈbruːtəli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
without doubt or question
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
demonstratedadjectiveUS /ˈdemənstreɪtɪd/
having been demonstrated or verified beyond doubt
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
set up or found
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
Haney
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From this reading Red Haney was submitted to the "third degree."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
knock-out
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
officiallyadverbUS /əˈfɪʃəli/
in an official role
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Red Haney was submitted to the "third degree."
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
smashingnounUS /ˈsmæʃɪŋ/
the act of breaking something into small pieces
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
suasionnounUS /ˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Red Haney was submitted to the "third degree."
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
viciousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪʃəs/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading There is a certain vicious delight in brutally smashing a sullen, helpless prisoner in the face; and the "third degree" is not officially in existence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Red Haney was submitted to the "third degree."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His argument that he found the diamonds, and that having found them they were his until the proper owner appeared, was futile.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever sort of criticism may be made of the "third degree," it is, nevertheless, amazingly effective, and beyond that, affords infinite satisfaction to the administrator.
a late time of life
From this reading THE THIRD DEGREE Some years ago a famous head of the police department clearly demonstrated the superiority of a knock-out blow, frequently administered, as against moral suasion, and from that moment the "third degree" became an institution.
