used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading So am I.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Flight would be an evidence of guilt, and Nyler is keeping a close watch on him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Flight would be an evidence of guilt, and Nyler is keeping a close watch on him.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading “Perhaps he knows that if he tried to do that he’d be arrested,” suggested the young reporter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Perhaps he knows that if he tried to do that he’d be arrested,” suggested the young reporter.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading “Flight would be an evidence of guilt, and Nyler is keeping a close watch on him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Perhaps he knows that if he tried to do that he’d be arrested,” suggested the young reporter.
editornounUS /ˈedətər/
a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading “Flight would be an evidence of guilt, and Nyler is keeping a close watch on him.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading “Flight would be an evidence of guilt, and Nyler is keeping a close watch on him.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
forgeverbUS /fɔːrdʒ/
create by hammering
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading “Flight would be an evidence of guilt, and Nyler is keeping a close watch on him.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
he'd
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From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
he's
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From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Flight would be an evidence of guilt, and Nyler is keeping a close watch on him.
conformity or harmony
From this reading “Flight would be an evidence of guilt, and Nyler is keeping a close watch on him.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading “Perhaps he knows that if he tried to do that he’d be arrested,” suggested the young reporter.
Larry
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From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
Nyler
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From this reading “Flight would be an evidence of guilt, and Nyler is keeping a close watch on him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
Parloti
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From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
by chance
From this reading “Perhaps he knows that if he tried to do that he’d be arrested,” suggested the young reporter.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading “Perhaps he knows that if he tried to do that he’d be arrested,” suggested the young reporter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So am I.”
that is looked for
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Perhaps he knows that if he tried to do that he’d be arrested,” suggested the young reporter.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
THREATENINGadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “Perhaps he knows that if he tried to do that he’d be arrested,” suggested the young reporter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
look attentively
From this reading “Flight would be an evidence of guilt, and Nyler is keeping a close watch on him.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading A THREATENING LETTER Thinking the matter over calmly, Larry was forced to admit that one weak link of the chain that he sought to forge about Parloti was the fact that the man stayed on at his hotel openly, in spite of the suspicion against him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “If he’s guilty I should think he’d escape at the first opportunity,” said the city editor, while talking over the case with Larry.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Flight would be an evidence of guilt, and Nyler is keeping a close watch on him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Perhaps he knows that if he tried to do that he’d be arrested,” suggested the young reporter.
