used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading There was little I could tell him that he did not already know.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
AttorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was little I could tell him that he did not already know.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had, of course, learned of the tragedy from police headquarters, and of my presence on the scene.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was little I could tell him that he did not already know.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
set up or found
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had, of course, learned of the tragedy from police headquarters, and of my presence on the scene.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had, of course, learned of the tragedy from police headquarters, and of my presence on the scene.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had, of course, learned of the tragedy from police headquarters, and of my presence on the scene.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading He had, of course, learned of the tragedy from police headquarters, and of my presence on the scene.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
incidentaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəl/
(sometimes followed by “to”) minor or casual or subordinate in significance or nature or occurring as a chance concomitant or consequence
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
a message received and understood
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There was little I could tell him that he did not already know.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had, of course, learned of the tragedy from police headquarters, and of my presence on the scene.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little I could tell him that he did not already know.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He had, of course, learned of the tragedy from police headquarters, and of my presence on the scene.
not any; not one
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was little I could tell him that he did not already know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had, of course, learned of the tragedy from police headquarters, and of my presence on the scene.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
on one occasion
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He had, of course, learned of the tragedy from police headquarters, and of my presence on the scene.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He had, of course, learned of the tragedy from police headquarters, and of my presence on the scene.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He had, of course, learned of the tragedy from police headquarters, and of my presence on the scene.
in the near future
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
that is looked for
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
express in words
From this reading There was little I could tell him that he did not already know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was little I could tell him that he did not already know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little I could tell him that he did not already know.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The information he had received, however, was but a meagre statement of facts and supplied no clue to the criminal.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading He had, of course, learned of the tragedy from police headquarters, and of my presence on the scene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was little I could tell him that he did not already know.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I suppose," he said, "it will prove an ordinary case of burglary and incidental murder, and I have no doubt the police will soon run down their man."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SUSPECT On reaching the offices, I at once sought an interview with the District Attorney and found him expecting me.
