100,000
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From this reading The judge has his life insured for $100,000 in her favor.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The judge leaves a daughter, Mabel, aged eighteen, and ravishingly lovely.
acknowledgesverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “acknowledge” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The judge leaves a daughter, Mabel, aged eighteen, and ravishingly lovely.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The judge leaves a daughter, Mabel, aged eighteen, and ravishingly lovely.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
axenounUS /æks/
an edge tool with a heavy bladed head mounted across a handle
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
bloodyadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdi/
having or covered with or accompanied by blood
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Mabel sends to Chicago and employs a skilled detective to work up the case.
Charlie
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From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
ChicagonounUS /ʃəˈkɑːɡoʊ/
largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan
From this reading Mabel sends to Chicago and employs a skilled detective to work up the case.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
climbingnounUS /ˈklaɪmɪŋ/
an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Society gives Charlie the cold shoulder.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
confessesverbUS /kənˈfesɪz/
third-person singular of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Nobody suspects her of the crime.
a female human offspring
From this reading The judge leaves a daughter, Mabel, aged eighteen, and ravishingly lovely.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Mabel sends to Chicago and employs a skilled detective to work up the case.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading The judge leaves a daughter, Mabel, aged eighteen, and ravishingly lovely.
employsnounUS /emˈplɔɪz/
plural of “employ” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading Mabel sends to Chicago and employs a skilled detective to work up the case.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
promote over another
From this reading The judge has his life insured for $100,000 in her favor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The judge has his life insured for $100,000 in her favor.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading Society gives Charlie the cold shoulder.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The judge has his life insured for $100,000 in her favor.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The judge has his life insured for $100,000 in her favor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
insuredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrd/
covered by insurance
From this reading The judge has his life insured for $100,000 in her favor.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading The judge leaves a daughter, Mabel, aged eighteen, and ravishingly lovely.
judge'snounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪz/
possessive form of “judge” — a public official authorized to decide questions brought before a court of justice
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading The judge leaves a daughter, Mabel, aged eighteen, and ravishingly lovely.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The judge has his life insured for $100,000 in her favor.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading The judge leaves a daughter, Mabel, aged eighteen, and ravishingly lovely.
Mabel
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From this reading The judge leaves a daughter, Mabel, aged eighteen, and ravishingly lovely.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody suspects her of the crime.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
ravishinglyadverb
in a ravishing manner or to a ravishing degree
From this reading The judge leaves a daughter, Mabel, aged eighteen, and ravishingly lovely.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading Mabel sends to Chicago and employs a skilled detective to work up the case.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
shotgunnounUS /ˈʃɑːtɡʌn/
firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Society gives Charlie the cold shoulder.
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading Mabel sends to Chicago and employs a skilled detective to work up the case.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Society gives Charlie the cold shoulder.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
suspectsnounUS /səˈspekts/
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading Nobody suspects her of the crime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The judge leaves a daughter, Mabel, aged eighteen, and ravishingly lovely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
trampnounUS /træmp/
a vagrant
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The night before the murder she exhibited a revolver and an axe in the principal saloon in town and declared her intention of "doing up" the old man.
look attentively
From this reading A tramp is run over by a street car and before dying confesses to having committed the murder, and at the judge's funeral his brother, Colonel Smith, breaks down and acknowledges having killed the judge in order to get his watch.
which person or people
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Mabel sends to Chicago and employs a skilled detective to work up the case.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Mabel is engaged to a young man named Charlie, who is seen on the night of the murder by several citizens climbing out the judge's window with a bloody razor and a shotgun in his hand.
