aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Yes,” Lane reminded him, “because it has not occurred to you to think otherwise about it.
accusationsnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “accusation” — a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
AssistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
AttorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
for the reason that
From this reading “Yes,” Lane reminded him, “because it has not occurred to you to think otherwise about it.
Belknap
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From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, how can you explain that telephoning?”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading But, how can you explain that telephoning?”
an occurrence of something
From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
Davenport'snounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrts/
possessive form of “davenport” — a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
Dr
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From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading But, how can you explain that telephoning?”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “True on the face of it,” replied Belknap, promptly.
the act of giving
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes,” Lane reminded him, “because it has not occurred to you to think otherwise about it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Yes,” Lane reminded him, “because it has not occurred to you to think otherwise about it.
how
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From this reading But, how can you explain that telephoning?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “True on the face of it,” replied Belknap, promptly.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Yes,” Lane reminded him, “because it has not occurred to you to think otherwise about it.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading “Yes,” Lane reminded him, “because it has not occurred to you to think otherwise about it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “True on the face of it,” replied Belknap, promptly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
in other respects or ways
From this reading “Yes,” Lane reminded him, “because it has not occurred to you to think otherwise about it.
with little or no delay
From this reading “True on the face of it,” replied Belknap, promptly.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading “Yes,” Lane reminded him, “because it has not occurred to you to think otherwise about it.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “True on the face of it,” replied Belknap, promptly.
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 Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
telephoningverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading But, how can you explain that telephoning?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But, how can you explain that telephoning?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Yes,” Lane reminded him, “because it has not occurred to you to think otherwise about it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Yes,” Lane reminded him, “because it has not occurred to you to think otherwise about it.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “True on the face of it,” replied Belknap, promptly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Adams’ Story In the offices of the District Attorney, Lane discussed the case with Belknap.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without giving names or making any definite accusations, the lawyer asked the Assistant District Attorney what he thought of Dr Davenport’s story.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes,” Lane reminded him, “because it has not occurred to you to think otherwise about it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Yes,” Lane reminded him, “because it has not occurred to you to think otherwise about it.
