used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They had him, and he would have to submit to their test in any case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Barton was well aware that as likely as not Long knew he was caught, and was not to be fooled; but what if he did?
Barton
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From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Barton was well aware that as likely as not Long knew he was caught, and was not to be fooled; but what if he did?
an occurrence of something
From this reading They had him, and he would have to submit to their test in any case.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Barton was well aware that as likely as not Long knew he was caught, and was not to be fooled; but what if he did?
being joined in close association
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
Delgada
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From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Barton was well aware that as likely as not Long knew he was caught, and was not to be fooled; but what if he did?
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
electriciannounUS /ɪlekˈtrɪʃən/
a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
fooledverbUS /fuːld/
past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of
From this reading Barton was well aware that as likely as not Long knew he was caught, and was not to be fooled; but what if he did?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
galvanometernoun
meter for detecting or comparing or measuring small electric currents
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had him, and he would have to submit to their test in any case.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They had him, and he would have to submit to their test in any case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Barton was well aware that as likely as not Long knew he was caught, and was not to be fooled; but what if he did?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Barton was well aware that as likely as not Long knew he was caught, and was not to be fooled; but what if he did?
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Barton was well aware that as likely as not Long knew he was caught, and was not to be fooled; but what if he did?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
not any; not one
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Barton was well aware that as likely as not Long knew he was caught, and was not to be fooled; but what if he did?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
probingadjectiveUS /ˈproʊbɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
psychologistnounUS /saɪˈkɑːlədʒəst/
a scientist trained in psychology
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
Punta
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From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
requiringverbUS /riˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
scientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading They had him, and he would have to submit to their test in any case.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had him, and he would have to submit to their test in any case.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
veracitynounUS /vərˈæsɪti/
unwillingness to tell lies
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
versednounUS /vɜːrst/
an injectable form of benzodiazepine (trade name Versed) useful for sedation and for reducing pain during uncomfortable medical procedures
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VICTIM At Intelligence Headquarters in Punta Delgada there was an expert psychologist, versed in all the latest and most scientific methods of probing a man’s veracity.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Barton was well aware that as likely as not Long knew he was caught, and was not to be fooled; but what if he did?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Barton was well aware that as likely as not Long knew he was caught, and was not to be fooled; but what if he did?
at the time that
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The morning after Long was taken ashore with the understanding that his skill as an electrician was to be utilized at Headquarters, Barton explained to him that the task they wanted him for was one requiring presence of mind and other faculties for which they wished to give him a psychological test.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading With a sensitive galvanometer connected to the hands of the subject, he could detect the slightest emotional disturbance when no other evidence would reveal it.
