a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “And so do I,” heartily agreed the other.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading They were sitting alone the next morning in his private office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BLIND CLEWS “AND what is your opinion, Tillinghast?” asked the Secretary.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I believe Mr. Trevor’s statement,” he answered, looking squarely at Secretary Bowers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading BLIND CLEWS “AND what is your opinion, Tillinghast?” asked the Secretary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I believe Mr. Trevor’s statement,” he answered, looking squarely at Secretary Bowers.
attentivelyadverbUS /əˈtentɪvli/
with attention; in an attentive manner
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
AttorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I believe Mr. Trevor’s statement,” he answered, looking squarely at Secretary Bowers.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading BLIND CLEWS “AND what is your opinion, Tillinghast?” asked the Secretary.
BowersnounUS /ˈbaʊərz/
plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading “I believe Mr. Trevor’s statement,” he answered, looking squarely at Secretary Bowers.
CLEWSnounUS /kluːz/
the cords used to suspend a hammock
From this reading BLIND CLEWS “AND what is your opinion, Tillinghast?” asked the Secretary.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “And so do I,” heartily agreed the other.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading “And so do I,” heartily agreed the other.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were sitting alone the next morning in his private office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I believe Mr. Trevor’s statement,” he answered, looking squarely at Secretary Bowers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were sitting alone the next morning in his private office.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BLIND CLEWS “AND what is your opinion, Tillinghast?” asked the Secretary.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “I believe Mr. Trevor’s statement,” he answered, looking squarely at Secretary Bowers.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They were sitting alone the next morning in his private office.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I believe Mr. Trevor’s statement,” he answered, looking squarely at Secretary Bowers.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading They were sitting alone the next morning in his private office.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading They were sitting alone the next morning in his private office.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading BLIND CLEWS “AND what is your opinion, Tillinghast?” asked the Secretary.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “And so do I,” heartily agreed the other.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading They were sitting alone the next morning in his private office.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading BLIND CLEWS “AND what is your opinion, Tillinghast?” asked the Secretary.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading They were sitting alone the next morning in his private office.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “And so do I,” heartily agreed the other.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading “I believe Mr. Trevor’s statement,” he answered, looking squarely at Secretary Bowers.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “I believe Mr. Trevor’s statement,” he answered, looking squarely at Secretary Bowers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BLIND CLEWS “AND what is your opinion, Tillinghast?” asked the Secretary.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were sitting alone the next morning in his private office.
Tillinghast
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From this reading BLIND CLEWS “AND what is your opinion, Tillinghast?” asked the Secretary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
Trevor's
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From this reading “I believe Mr. Trevor’s statement,” he answered, looking squarely at Secretary Bowers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were sitting alone the next morning in his private office.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading BLIND CLEWS “AND what is your opinion, Tillinghast?” asked the Secretary.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had listened attentively to Dick’s detailed account of his interview with the Attorney General.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading BLIND CLEWS “AND what is your opinion, Tillinghast?” asked the Secretary.
