AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
acceptverbUS /ækˈsept/
consider or hold as true
From this reading His consciousness of protesting innocence was subjugated by the morose determination to accept the unjust punishment.
againstprepositionUS /əˈɡenst/
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
allowverbUS /əˈlaʊ/
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He refused to allow Squire Hexter to appeal the case.
appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading He refused to allow Squire Hexter to appeal the case.
becauseconjunctionUS /bɪˈkɔːz/
for the reason that
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
BELIEFnounUS /bɪˈliːf/
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading He refused to allow Squire Hexter to appeal the case.
circumstantialadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/
fully detailed and specific about particulars
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
consciousnessnounUS /ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading His consciousness of protesting innocence was subjugated by the morose determination to accept the unjust punishment.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading His consciousness of protesting innocence was subjugated by the morose determination to accept the unjust punishment.
discloseverbUS /dɪˈskloʊz/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
evidencenounUS /ˈevədəns/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
furtheradverbUS /ˈfɜːrðər/
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
Hexter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He refused to allow Squire Hexter to appeal the case.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His consciousness of protesting innocence was subjugated by the morose determination to accept the unjust punishment.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
indictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdaɪtɪd/
past form of “indict” — accuse formally of a crime
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading His consciousness of protesting innocence was subjugated by the morose determination to accept the unjust punishment.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
moroseadjectiveUS /mərˈoʊs/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading His consciousness of protesting innocence was subjugated by the morose determination to accept the unjust punishment.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His consciousness of protesting innocence was subjugated by the morose determination to accept the unjust punishment.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
perjurynounUS /ˈpɜːrdʒəri/
criminal offense of making false statements under oath
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
PERSISTENTadjectiveUS /pərˈsɪstənt/
never-ceasing
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
prisonnounUS /ˈprɪzən/
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading His consciousness of protesting innocence was subjugated by the morose determination to accept the unjust punishment.
punishmentnounUS /ˈpʌnɪʃmənt/
the act of punishing
From this reading His consciousness of protesting innocence was subjugated by the morose determination to accept the unjust punishment.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
refusedverbUS /rəˈfjuːzd/
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He refused to allow Squire Hexter to appeal the case.
reinforcedadjectiveUS /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/
given added strength or support
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
sentencedverbUS /ˈsentənst/
past form of “sentence” — pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
serveverbUS /sɜːrv/
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading He refused to allow Squire Hexter to appeal the case.
statenounUS /steɪt/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
subjugatedadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbdʒəɡeɪtɪd/
reduced to submission
From this reading His consciousness of protesting innocence was subjugated by the morose determination to accept the unjust punishment.
tasteverbUS /teɪst/
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had no taste for further struggle against the circumstantial evidence that was reinforced by perjury.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
triedadjectiveUS /traɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading His consciousness of protesting innocence was subjugated by the morose determination to accept the unjust punishment.
Vaniman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading A PERSISTENT BELIEF Vaniman was indicted; he was tried; he was convicted; he was sentenced to serve seven years in the state prison.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The general opinion was that he was a very refractory young man because he would not disclose the hiding place of the gold.
