used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a vague fear that he might be connected with the case and weirdly enough he had a secret fear that he might not!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
alertlyadverbUS /əˈlɜːrtli/
in mentally perceptive and responsive way
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
in addition
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had a vague fear that he might be connected with the case and weirdly enough he had a secret fear that he might not!
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had a vague fear that he might be connected with the case and weirdly enough he had a secret fear that he might not!
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
being joined in close association
From this reading He had a vague fear that he might be connected with the case and weirdly enough he had a secret fear that he might not!
intentionally conceived
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had a vague fear that he might be connected with the case and weirdly enough he had a secret fear that he might not!
divisible by two
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He had a vague fear that he might be connected with the case and weirdly enough he had a secret fear that he might not!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a vague fear that he might be connected with the case and weirdly enough he had a secret fear that he might not!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
marvelouslyadverbUS /ˈmɑːrvələsli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had a vague fear that he might be connected with the case and weirdly enough he had a secret fear that he might not!
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
offersnounUS /ˈɔːfərz/
plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
overstepverbUS /ˈoʊvərstep/
pass beyond (limits or boundaries)
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
presumptuousadjectiveUS /prɪˈzʌmptʃəwəs/
excessively forward
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
cut with a saw
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
scrawledverbUS /skrɔːld/
past form of “scrawl” — write carelessly
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He had a vague fear that he might be connected with the case and weirdly enough he had a secret fear that he might not!
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
express in words
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Busy Police But even the astonishing disclosure of the scrawled statement did not cause Bob Moore to lose his head.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He had a vague fear that he might be connected with the case and weirdly enough he had a secret fear that he might not!
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
weirdlyadverbUS /ˈwɪrdli/
in a weird manner
From this reading He had a vague fear that he might be connected with the case and weirdly enough he had a secret fear that he might not!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Excited and startled though he was, he was also alertly conscious that he must conduct himself with care.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Already in fancy he saw himself doing marvelously clever detective work that should result in getting the criminal of whom the dying efforts of the victim strove to tell him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he must be careful not to put himself forward, not to overstep his privileges, and, above all, not to seem too eager to help in the search for the murderer, for he felt sure his offers of assistance would be deemed presumptuous.
