used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
arterynounUS /ˈɑːrtəri/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has been stabbed with a pair of scissors, poisoned with "rough on rats."
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
buckshotnounUS /ˈbʌkʃɑːt/
small lead shot for shotgun shells
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
ceilingnounUS /ˈsiːlɪŋ/
the overhead upper surface of a covered space
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
citizennounUS /ˈsɪtəzən/
a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading The coroner is summoned and the room examined.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
double-barreledadjective
having two barrels mounted side by side
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
embroideredverbUS /emˈbrɔɪdərd/
past form of “embroider” — decorate with needlework
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
esteemedadjectiveUS /ɪˈstiːmd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading The coroner is summoned and the room examined.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
footprintnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnt/
a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
set up or found
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
handledadjectiveUS /ˈhændəld/
having a usually specified type of handle
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has been stabbed with a pair of scissors, poisoned with "rough on rats."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has been stabbed with a pair of scissors, poisoned with "rough on rats."
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
initialsnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəlz/
plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He has been stabbed with a pair of scissors, poisoned with "rough on rats."
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading He has been stabbed with a pair of scissors, poisoned with "rough on rats."
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From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading He has been stabbed with a pair of scissors, poisoned with "rough on rats."
ratsnounUS /ræts/
plural of “rat” — any of various long-tailed rodents similar to but larger than a mouse
From this reading He has been stabbed with a pair of scissors, poisoned with "rough on rats."
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading The coroner renders a verdict of suicide.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The coroner is summoned and the room examined.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading He has been stabbed with a pair of scissors, poisoned with "rough on rats."
sandwichnounUS /ˈsændwɪtʃ/
two (or more) slices of bread with a filling between them
From this reading On the ceiling is a bloody footprint, and on the floor are found a lady's lace handkerchief, embroidered with the initials "J. B.," a package of cigarettes and a ham sandwich.
scissorsnounUS /ˈsɪzərz/
an edge tool having two crossed pivoting blades
From this reading He has been stabbed with a pair of scissors, poisoned with "rough on rats."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Judge Smith, a highly esteemed citizen of Plunkville, is found murdered in his bed at his home.
stabbedverbUS /stæbd/
inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on
From this reading He has been stabbed with a pair of scissors, poisoned with "rough on rats."
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading The coroner renders a verdict of suicide.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The coroner is summoned and the room examined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The coroner is summoned and the room examined.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading His throat has been cut with an ivory handled razor, an artery in his arm has been opened, and he has been shot full of buckshot from a double-barreled gun.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading The coroner renders a verdict of suicide.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He has been stabbed with a pair of scissors, poisoned with "rough on rats."
