used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
achievementnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading These romances depict the achievement of Luther Trant, psychological detective.
AMAZINGadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
AuthorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
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Balmer
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Trant substituted for the photograph the bent wire given him by Miss Rowan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Trant substituted for the photograph the bent wire given him by Miss Rowan.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
the specified day of the month
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
depictverbUS /dɪˈpɪkt/
show in, or as in, a picture
From this reading These romances depict the achievement of Luther Trant, psychological detective.
a police officer who investigates crimes
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the state of being unsure of something
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
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EleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
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your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
very good; of the highest quality
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opinion or judgment
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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flaredverbUS /flerd/
past form of “flare” — burn brightly
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Trant substituted for the photograph the bent wire given him by Miss Rowan.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Trant substituted for the photograph the bent wire given him by Miss Rowan.
HammeringnounUS /ˈhæmərɪŋ/
the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
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haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Trant substituted for the photograph the bent wire given him by Miss Rowan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
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the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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immediately past
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
LuthernounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading These romances depict the achievement of Luther Trant, psychological detective.
MacHarg
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Trant substituted for the photograph the bent wire given him by Miss Rowan.
not any; not one
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
not-distant
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
pencilsnounUS /ˈpensəlz/
plural of “pencil” — a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading Trant substituted for the photograph the bent wire given him by Miss Rowan.
psychicadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪkɪk/
affecting or influenced by the human mind
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading These romances depict the achievement of Luther Trant, psychological detective.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading These romances depict the achievement of Luther Trant, psychological detective.
RowannounUS /ˈroʊən/
Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits
From this reading Trant substituted for the photograph the bent wire given him by Miss Rowan.
scientifiction
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similar things placed in order or happening one after another
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plural of “story” — 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
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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
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substitutedverbUS /ˈsʌbstətuːtɪd/
past form of “substitute” — put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items
From this reading Trant substituted for the photograph the bent wire given him by Miss Rowan.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trant substituted for the photograph the bent wire given him by Miss Rowan.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
in or at that place or location
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These romances depict the achievement of Luther Trant, psychological detective.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
Trant
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From this reading Trant substituted for the photograph the bent wire given him by Miss Rowan.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
vibratingverbUS /ˈvaɪbreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “vibrate” — shake, quiver, or throb; move back and forth rapidly, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
wildlyadverbUS /ˈwaɪldli/
to an extreme or greatly exaggerated degree
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
William
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ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Trant substituted for the photograph the bent wire given him by Miss Rowan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then for the last time he swung to the instrument, and as his eyes caught the wildly vibrating pencils, they flared with triumph.
but in spite of that
From this reading While the results of psychic evidence have not as yet been accepted in our courts, there is no doubt that at a not-distant date such evidence will be given due importance in the conviction of our criminals.
