used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Important enough, Warner admitted.
(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 And if she did not take the stand, there was no defense at all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And if she did not take the stand, there was no defense at all.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And if she did not take the stand, there was no defense at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
Callista
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From this reading Callista herself would not have it so.
Callista's
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From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
put or send forth
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And if she did not take the stand, there was no defense at all.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Important enough, Warner admitted.
divisible by two
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
apart from; not including
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Callista herself would not have it so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Callista herself would not have it so.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
of great significance or value
From this reading Important enough, Warner admitted.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Callista herself would not have it so.
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 On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
not any; not one
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
Shanesville
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Callista herself would not have it so.
be standing; be upright
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
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 On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
carry out
From this reading And if she did not take the stand, there was no defense at all.
express in words
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
WarnernounUS /ˈwɔːrnər/
United States filmmaker who with his brothers founded the movie studio that produced the first talking picture (1881-1958)
From this reading Important enough, Warner admitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If there were any way to deny or even cast doubt on Callista's presence out there in Shanesville that night--but there was not.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the stand, he knew, she would tell the truth so far as she knew it--the whole impossible clouded story that left her no defense except a reasonable doubt as to criminal intent.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Callista herself would not have it so.
