used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
a quantity of money
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
react verbally
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
arguedverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːd/
past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
for the reason that
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
dearly loved
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
canvassedverbUS /ˈkænvəst/
past form of “canvass” — get the opinions (of people) by asking specific questions
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
a female human offspring
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
floodedadjectiveUS /ˈflʌdəd/
covered with water
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Josie O'Gorman loved mysteries for their own sake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
Josie
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From this reading ON THE TRAIL Josie O'Gorman loved mysteries for their own sake.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
held dear
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Josie O'Gorman loved mysteries for their own sake.
lucidadjectiveUS /ˈluːsəd/
(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Josie O'Gorman loved mysteries for their own sake.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
O'Gorman
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From this reading ON THE TRAIL Josie O'Gorman loved mysteries for their own sake.
not divisible by two
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Josie O'Gorman loved mysteries for their own sake.
and nothing more
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Josie O'Gorman loved mysteries for their own sake.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
perchedverbUS /pɜːrtʃt/
past form of “perch” — sit, as on a branch
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
reasoningnounUS /ˈriːzənɪŋ/
thinking that is coherent and logical
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
requiresverbUS /riˈkwaɪərz/
third-person singular of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Josie O'Gorman loved mysteries for their own sake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
solutionsnounUS /səˈluːʃənz/
plural of “solution” — a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Josie O'Gorman loved mysteries for their own sake.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Josie O'Gorman loved mysteries for their own sake.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
a special situation
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading By this odd method he not only enjoyed the society of his beloved daughter but argued himself, through shrewd reasoning, into a lucid explanation of many puzzling cases.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She loved them because they required solutions, and to solve a mystery is not only interesting but requires a definite amount of talent.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading ON THE TRAIL Josie O'Gorman loved mysteries for their own sake.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading To his pleased surprise, as little Josie grew older she began to answer his questions, taking a part in his professional arguments with himself, and from that time her training as a detective began.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
viewpointnounUS /ˈvjuːpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
weeadjectiveUS /wiː/
(used informally) very small
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since she was a wee thing perched on her father's knee, Officer O'Gorman had flooded her ears with the problems he daily encountered, had turned the problems inside out and canvassed them from every possible viewpoint, questioning the child if this, or that, was most probable.
