used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
Cameron
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From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
commandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading PIECING THE THREADS Creel was the first to confess.
ConfrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
CreelnounUS /kriːl/
a wicker basket used by anglers to hold fish
From this reading PIECING THE THREADS Creel was the first to confess.
deep-setadjective
having a sunken area
From this reading His deep-set eyes glowed dully.
Dewberry's
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From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
dullyadverb
without liveliness
From this reading His deep-set eyes glowed dully.
opinion or judgment
From this reading His deep-set eyes glowed dully.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading PIECING THE THREADS Creel was the first to confess.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading His deep-set eyes glowed dully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He moistened his lips.
the force of workers available
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
moistenedverbUS /ˈmɔɪsənd/
past form of “moisten” — make moist
From this reading He moistened his lips.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
and nothing more
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
PIECINGverbUS /ˈpiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of
From this reading PIECING THE THREADS Creel was the first to confess.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
Reynold
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From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
cut with a saw
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
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 Sitting in the office of the commandant, in the presence of Inspector Cameron, Corporal Rand, Reynold Carson and Dick, he poured out his story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PIECING THE THREADS Creel was the first to confess.
THREADSnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading PIECING THE THREADS Creel was the first to confess.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PIECING THE THREADS Creel was the first to confess.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PIECING THE THREADS Creel was the first to confess.
which person or people
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Confronted by Carson, who identified him as being one of the men to whom he had sold Dewberry’s secret, Creel saw that only the truth could help him.
