used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
amplifyingverbUS /ˈæmpləfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “amplify” — increase in size, volume or significance
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Yet at the conclusion of his reading, or rather narrative, Gebb was not satisfied.
barrenadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
bluntlyadverbUS /ˈblʌntli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
an occurrence of something
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Yet at the conclusion of his reading, or rather narrative, Gebb was not satisfied.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
contextnounUS /ˈkɑːntekst/
discourse that surrounds a language unit and helps to determine its interpretation
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
conversationaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənəl/
characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
conveyverbUS /kənˈveɪ/
(of information) make known; pass on
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
true confidential information
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
Gebb
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From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
hearernounUS /ˈhiːrər/
someone who listens attentively
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To him the case seemed incomplete.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
incompleteadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkəmˈpliːt/
not complete or total; not completed
From this reading To him the case seemed incomplete.
a message received and understood
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
long-forgotten
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From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Yet at the conclusion of his reading, or rather narrative, Gebb was not satisfied.
absolutely essential
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Yet at the conclusion of his reading, or rather narrative, Gebb was not satisfied.
Parge
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From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
on the contrary
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Yet at the conclusion of his reading, or rather narrative, Gebb was not satisfied.
refreshverbUS /rɪˈfreʃ/
refresh one's memory
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Yet at the conclusion of his reading, or rather narrative, Gebb was not satisfied.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To him the case seemed incomplete.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
required or under orders
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
suppressingverbUS /səˈpresɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppress” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Yet at the conclusion of his reading, or rather narrative, Gebb was not satisfied.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He used them rather as notes to refresh his memory, and detailed the somewhat barren information in a conversational manner, adding, suppressing, and amplifying evidence in the way most necessary to convey a clear idea of the case to his hearer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I know a good deal of what happened before the murder," he said bluntly, "but very little about the crime itself."
in the company of; together with
From this reading It must not be supposed that in informing Gebb of these details in connection with a long-forgotten crime, Parge gave the exact context of the newspaper reports.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet at the conclusion of his reading, or rather narrative, Gebb was not satisfied.
