Chapter 33 of Wild Justice is here in full — 40 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.
Chapter XXXIII
Chapter 33 of Wild Justice is here in full — 40 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
The hearing resumed. Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long. "Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?" "Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality." "Of course.
Chapter 33 of Wild Justice is here in full — 40 sentences across 8 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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the state of being secret
From this reading “"Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."”
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading “Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.”
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading “"Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?"”
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading “"Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."”
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading “"Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?"”
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading “Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.”
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.”
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading “"Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."”
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."
the state of being secret
From this reading "Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course.
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From this reading Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading "Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?"
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading The hearing resumed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."
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 Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?"
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading "Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."
plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something
From this reading "Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?"
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading The hearing resumed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
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From this reading Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?"
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
past form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hearing resumed.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
do without or cease to hold or adhere to
From this reading "Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Stacy Denton was sworn and Diana thanked her for waiting so long.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading "Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?"
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?"
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, but first I must ask that you waive the privilege of confidentiality."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Would you please state your qualifications as an expert witness?"
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