aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
(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 And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
an occurrence of something
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
a person who is in charge
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
Chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
conversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Eric Leverage was the one man to whom he could talk.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
detailingnounUS /dɪˈteɪlɪŋ/
an individualized description of a particular instance
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
DevelopmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
Eric
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Eric Leverage was the one man to whom he could talk.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
set up or found
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
GreshamnounUS /ˈɡreʃəm/
English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
LeveragenounUS /ˈlevərɪdʒ/
the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
From this reading Eric Leverage was the one man to whom he could talk.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Eric Leverage was the one man to whom he could talk.
microscopenounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊp/
magnifier of the image of small objects
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Eric Leverage was the one man to whom he could talk.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
reservingverbUS /rɪˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
-ing form of “reserve” — hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
Roland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
a person, without saying who
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
successive (without a break)
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
TAXIverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
a special situation
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Developments had been tumbling over each other so fast that he found himself unable to sort them properly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Eric Leverage was the one man to whom he could talk.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading And, locked in the Chief's office, he told all that he knew about the case, detailing conversations, explaining the situation as he understood it, reserving his suspicions and watching keenly for the reaction on the stolid mind of the plodding, practical Chief.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Eric Leverage was the one man to whom he could talk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wanted to talk the thing over with someone, to place each new lead in the investigation under the microscope in an attempt to discern its true value in relation to the killing of Roland Warren.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE WOMAN IN THE TAXI From the Gresham home, David Carroll went straight to headquarters.
