used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NICK TAKES A CHANCE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
in addition
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He sprang up eagerly, nevertheless, when Nick entered, and a tinge of color appeared in his pale cheeks.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading NICK TAKES A CHANCE.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading He sprang up eagerly, nevertheless, when Nick entered, and a tinge of color appeared in his pale cheeks.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading He sprang up eagerly, nevertheless, when Nick entered, and a tinge of color appeared in his pale cheeks.
commissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading He sprang up eagerly, nevertheless, when Nick entered, and a tinge of color appeared in his pale cheeks.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He sprang up eagerly, nevertheless, when Nick entered, and a tinge of color appeared in his pale cheeks.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
set up or found
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
Gordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sprang up eagerly, nevertheless, when Nick entered, and a tinge of color appeared in his pale cheeks.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
engage in
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
the force of workers available
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading He sprang up eagerly, nevertheless, when Nick entered, and a tinge of color appeared in his pale cheeks.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading NICK TAKES A CHANCE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He sprang up eagerly, nevertheless, when Nick entered, and a tinge of color appeared in his pale cheeks.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
persuasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
Phelan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
Regan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He sprang up eagerly, nevertheless, when Nick entered, and a tinge of color appeared in his pale cheeks.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading NICK TAKES A CHANCE.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick Carter found Gordon seated in a detention room at police headquarters, accompanied by Regan, Kennedy, and the police commissioner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
tingenounUS /tɪndʒ/
a slight but appreciable amount
From this reading He sprang up eagerly, nevertheless, when Nick entered, and a tinge of color appeared in his pale cheeks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He sprang up eagerly, nevertheless, when Nick entered, and a tinge of color appeared in his pale cheeks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
at the time that
From this reading He sprang up eagerly, nevertheless, when Nick entered, and a tinge of color appeared in his pale cheeks.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Despite the persuasive arguments of the commissioner, however, for the two men were personal friends, Gordon had positively refused to make any statements about the case, or to discuss the threatening situation in which he was involved.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The two officers had arrived with their prisoner several minutes before, bringing also the evidence mentioned by Phelan.
