used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it might make a difference, and it’s always a bother to be worrying about it.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But it might make a difference, and it’s always a bother to be worrying about it.”
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But it might make a difference, and it’s always a bother to be worrying about it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
Baxter
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From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But it might make a difference, and it’s always a bother to be worrying about it.”
botherverbUS /ˈbɑːðər/
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading But it might make a difference, and it’s always a bother to be worrying about it.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it might make a difference, and it’s always a bother to be worrying about it.”
an occurrence of something
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading But it might make a difference, and it’s always a bother to be worrying about it.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
doesn't
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From this reading “I know, and, nine times out of ten, it doesn’t matter what the people were doing who refuse to tell.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “I know, and, nine times out of ten, it doesn’t matter what the people were doing who refuse to tell.
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
elevatornounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
explodedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsploʊdəd/
showing the parts of something separated but in positions that show their correct relation to one another
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
GibbsnounUS /ɡɪbz/
United States chemist (1839-1903)
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I know, and, nine times out of ten, it doesn’t matter what the people were doing who refuse to tell.
it's
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From this reading But it might make a difference, and it’s always a bother to be worrying about it.”
Julie
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From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
engage in
From this reading But it might make a difference, and it’s always a bother to be worrying about it.”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “I know, and, nine times out of ten, it doesn’t matter what the people were doing who refuse to tell.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But it might make a difference, and it’s always a bother to be worrying about it.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading “I know, and, nine times out of ten, it doesn’t matter what the people were doing who refuse to tell.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
and nothing more
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I know, and, nine times out of ten, it doesn’t matter what the people were doing who refuse to tell.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “I know, and, nine times out of ten, it doesn’t matter what the people were doing who refuse to tell.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading “I know, and, nine times out of ten, it doesn’t matter what the people were doing who refuse to tell.
Richard
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From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
a person, without saying who
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
carry out
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
express in words
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading “I know, and, nine times out of ten, it doesn’t matter what the people were doing who refuse to tell.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
there's
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From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “I know, and, nine times out of ten, it doesn’t matter what the people were doing who refuse to tell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Julie Baxter Richard Bates and the two detectives stood waiting for the already summoned elevator to take them downstairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I know, and, nine times out of ten, it doesn’t matter what the people were doing who refuse to tell.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I know, and, nine times out of ten, it doesn’t matter what the people were doing who refuse to tell.
in or at the place that
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
which person or people
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
won't
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From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading But it might make a difference, and it’s always a bother to be worrying about it.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You see,” Gibbs was saying, “in nearly every investigation there’s somebody who won’t tell where he was at the time of the crime.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “I will tell that,” exploded Bates, “only I won’t tell where I was through the evening, and, you know yourself, that has nothing to do with the case.”
