used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
accessorynounUS /ækˈsesəri/
clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing
From this reading He never was in a case that he didn’t make himself an accessory by pinching half the clues.”)
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He never was in a case that he didn’t make himself an accessory by pinching half the clues.”)
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “He’ll be in the Public Prosecutor’s Department one of these days.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He never was in a case that he didn’t make himself an accessory by pinching half the clues.”)
an occurrence of something
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading He never was in a case that he didn’t make himself an accessory by pinching half the clues.”)
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading “He’ll be in the Public Prosecutor’s Department one of these days.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading “He’ll be in the Public Prosecutor’s Department one of these days.
didn't
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From this reading He never was in a case that he didn’t make himself an accessory by pinching half the clues.”)
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
Gaylor
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From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He never was in a case that he didn’t make himself an accessory by pinching half the clues.”)
hasn't
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From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
He'll
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From this reading “He’ll be in the Public Prosecutor’s Department one of these days.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He never was in a case that he didn’t make himself an accessory by pinching half the clues.”)
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading “Humour him,” said the superintendent.
I've
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From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
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 I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
engage in
From this reading He never was in a case that he didn’t make himself an accessory by pinching half the clues.”)
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “He’ll be in the Public Prosecutor’s Department one of these days.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
pinchingverbUS /ˈpɪntʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “pinch” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading He never was in a case that he didn’t make himself an accessory by pinching half the clues.”)
Prosecutor'snounUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtərz/
possessive form of “prosecutor” — a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state
From this reading “He’ll be in the Public Prosecutor’s Department one of these days.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading “He’ll be in the Public Prosecutor’s Department one of these days.
Reeder
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From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
shouldn't
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From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “He’ll be in the Public Prosecutor’s Department one of these days.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
a source of difficulty
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
in or at the place that
From this reading I’ve never seen him in a case where he hasn’t given me the impression that he was the guilty party--he knew so much about the crime?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading (“The trouble about Reeder,” said Gaylor to the superintendent in the course of a long telephone conversation, “is that you feel he does know something which he shouldn’t know.
