used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
admissionsnounUS /ædˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “admission” — the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After some little time he resumed his questions.
anew
From this reading Again Jack became thoughtful.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Again Jack became thoughtful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
CROSS-EXAMINATIONnoun
(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
DIARYnounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
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directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
INSPIRATIONnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
interrogationsnounUS /ˌɪnterəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “interrogation” — a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Again Jack became thoughtful.
JERSEYnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrzi/
a Mid-Atlantic state on the Atlantic; one of the original 13 colonies
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immediately past
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a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After some little time he resumed his questions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
the possibility of future success
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading After some little time he resumed his questions.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading After some little time he resumed his questions.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Again Jack became thoughtful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading After some little time he resumed his questions.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He appreciated that his questions were developing strange and directing admissions.
a Caucasian
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Our readers will remember that our hero had adopted a line of interrogations in line with a theory that had been suggested in his mind.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading AN EXTRAORDINARY CROSS-EXAMINATION--A THEORY AT LAST--WHITE SAND AND JERSEY MUD--WORKING ON A SLIGHT CLUE--AN INSPIRATION--THE MAN WITH THE DIARY--A PROSPECT.
